Switzerland reach record high in World Rugby Men’s Rankings
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbySwitzerland have reached their highest ever position in the World Rugby Men’s Rankings. A 32-22 win over Croatia in Markarska improved their rating to 55.32 points, which was enough for...
Spain equal lowest ever World Rugby Women’s Ranking
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyOn another busy weekend of women’s international rugby, England, Wales and France made it two wins out of two with victories in the Women’s Six Nations. England and France remain in...
Tounesi calls for better execution after England Women defeat
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbySara Tounesi felt Italy’s lack of execution was the difference as her side fell to a 68-5 defeat against Simon Middleton’s superb England. The Azzurre showed real signs of progress...
Jones compares fresh Wallabies start to F1 pre-season testing in naming first Australia squad
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyEddie Jones has six uncapped faces in his first Australia squad since returning to the team, comparing his training camp with Formula 1 pre-season testing. The veteran coach was dismissed...
Women's Six Nations Preview: Scotland v Wales
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyIf their 2022 encounters are anything to go by Wales’ visit to Scotland is set to be the highlight of Round 2 of the Women’s Six Nations. Ioan Cunningham’s side overturned a 12-point...
Women's Six Nations Preview: England v Italy
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyEngland will look to make it two wins from two 2023 Women’s Six Nations games when they host Italy at cinch Stadium at Franklin's Gardens on Sunday. The Red Roses stormed to a 74-0 win against...
Sharks named for Cardiff
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyEngland stars Manu Tuilagi and Ben Curry return to the Sharks line-up after international duty while Dan du Preez and Akker van der Merwe start after injury as Alex Sanderson picks a powerful side to face...
Team Announcement: Bristol Bears Vs Clermont Auvergne
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyEllis Genge and Kyle Sinckler return to the Bears’ starting lineup for Friday night’s EPCR Challenge Cup round of 16 clash with ASM Clermont Auvergne (8pm KO). The England duo...
Felix Jones to join England Rugby coaching staff in 2024
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyEngland Rugby has announced that men’s head coach Steve Borthwick has appointed Felix Jones to join his coaching team from 2024. Following a playing career that saw him represent Ireland...
Six Nations: Official 2023 Team of the Tournament
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe votes have been rounded up and the coveted spots in the XV have now been revealed, with seven of the pack belonging to this year’s champions. A further three are part of a backline which also...
