# Ultimate Rugby

> Ultimate Rugby brings you the most comprehensive rugby app in the store

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.ultimaterugby](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.ultimaterugby)

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.ultimaterugby`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Ultimate Rugby Limited
- **Category:** SPORTS
- **Downloads:** 627,922
- **Rating:** 2.49 / 5 (6,281 ratings)
- **Version:** 3.0.8
- **Last updated:** 2026-05-26
- **First published:** 2012-11-16
- **Publisher country:** IE
- **Size:** 59 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-17
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.ultimaterugby)
- **Website:** [http://www.ultimaterugby.com](http://www.ultimaterugby.com/)
- **Privacy policy:** [http://www.ultimaterugby.com/privacy](http://www.ultimaterugby.com/privacy)

## Description

**Ultimate Rugby** is the world's leading rugby app offering comprehensive coverage of professional rugby matches across both hemispheres. Follow live scores, breaking news, and video highlights for all Tier One tournaments including the 6 Nations, The Rugby Championship, Heineken Cup, Super 15, and more. With personalized streams, player profiles, and team schedules, fans can stay connected with their favorite players and clubs easily.

Engage with other supporters through the live match chat, get notifications for squad announcements, kickoff times, and match results, and explore ticket availability and stadium maps. Integrated social media sharing allows fans to share scores and updates via Twitter and Facebook. Developed in association with rugby legend Brian O'Driscoll, Ultimate Rugby brings the full rugby experience straight to your device.

## Rankings

- #88,758 — Overall

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.ACCESS_COARSE_LOCATION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_FINE_LOCATION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.DISABLE_KEYGUARD`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE`
- `android.permission.GET_ACCOUNTS`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.READ_CALENDAR`
- `android.permission.READ_CONTACTS`
- `android.permission.READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE`
- `android.permission.READ_PHONE_STATE`
- `android.permission.RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED`
- `android.permission.SYSTEM_ALERT_WINDOW`
- `android.permission.VIBRATE`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `android.permission.WRITE_CALENDAR`
- `android.permission.WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE`
- `com.android.browser.permission.READ_HISTORY_BOOKMARKS`
- `com.android.browser.permission.WRITE_HISTORY_BOOKMARKS`
- `com.android.launcher.permission.INSTALL_SHORTCUT`
- `com.android.launcher.permission.UNINSTALL_SHORTCUT`
- `com.android.vending.BILLING`
- `com.google.android.c2dm.permission.RECEIVE`
- `com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE`
- `com.google.android.gms.permission.ACTIVITY_RECOGNITION`
- `com.google.android.providers.gsf.permission.READ_GSERVICES`
- `com.ultimaterugby.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`

## Review summary

Reviews show Ultimate Rugby was valued as a centralized hub for rugby fixtures, scores, and stats with a simple layout. However, it now suffers from reliability issues: live scores often don’t update, fixtures pages fail to load, and performance is slow with frequent crashes. Longstanding bugs and outdated content point to poor maintenance. Broken links and nonfunctional notifications degrade usability, and support responsiveness appears lacking, leading several long-time subscribers to cancel. The app struggles with accuracy, performance, and support despite its strong original concept.

### Pros

- One-stop hub for rugby fixtures, scores, and stats.
- Simple, clean layout for easy navigation.
- Broad/global rugby coverage.

### Cons

- Live scores and fixtures not updating or delayed for long periods.
- Frequent hangs, crashes, and slow loading requiring restarts.
- Content feels outdated with long-standing bugs and little maintenance.
- Broken or unreliable features (fixtures page, links, notifications).
- Poor support responsiveness leading to cancellations.

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.ultimaterugby)