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WXV I Match Day Programme:Australia vs. Argentina

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

With one of the best ever Rugby World Cup having recently concluded, we turn our eyes now the WXV I for more exciting international test rugby. Today we travel all the way down under to watch the thrilling...

Eddie Jones: Marcus Smith is a very good player – but he is not a full-back

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Eddie Jones insists Marcus Smith is “not a full-back” and England must utilise the Harlequins talent at outside-half to get the best out of him. England deployed Smith at full-back in during...

World Rugby Women's Rankings preview: 3-4 November, 2023

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

World Rugby has published the permutations for the final round of matches in WXV 1 in New Zealand. Permutation highlights: England will be crowned the inaugural WXV 1 champions if they avoid defeat...

WXV 1: England in box-seat ahead of final weekend

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Ahead of the highly anticipated denouement to the top level of WXV, we take a look at the permutations facing each of the six teams.   England head into the final weekend of WXV 1 2023 four...

IRFU Announce David Humphreys As New Performance Director

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

The IRFU today is pleased to announce that former Ireland international David Humphreys has been appointed to the role of Performance Director, succeeding David Nucifora who has made the decision to depart...

WATCH: Courtney Lawes, Ben Youngs & Jonny May reflect on their decision to call time on their England careers

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Watch as Courtney Lawes, Ben Youngs & Jonny May reflect on their decision to call time on their England careers.     

Chile captain Martin Sigren signs with The New England Free Jacks

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

The New England Free Jacks are proud to welcome Chilean men’s national team captain Martín Sigren to New England and Major League Rugby (MLR). The abrasive blindside flanker stands 6’2”...

Belief, commitment and confidence: How South Africa won Rugby World Cup 2023

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

The Springboks’ journey to their record fourth Webb Ellis Cup was paved by the squad’s resilience and their ability to overcome adversity in France. “As a Springbok, you always believe...

England wing Jonny May retires from Test rugby

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

The 33-year-old scored 36 tries in 78 internationals, putting him second behind Rory Underwood on England's list of all-time leading try scorers. "Words can't describe the journey that I've been on so...

Men’s Rugby World Cup 2023 – the numbers game

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

We take a closer look at the stats behind some of the best individual performances during the tournament in France. All manner of records were broken at Rugby World Cup 2023, culminating in South Africa...