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Boks’ Castle Lager Outgoing Tour fixtures confirmed

3 weeks ago by Ultimate Rugby

The Springboks will line up against Rugby World Cup opponents, Scotland and England, before taking on Wales in the Castle Lager Outgoing Tour in November, with the last Tests confirmed on Monday.   The...

Oli Spencer renews terms with Newcastle Falcons

3 weeks ago by Ultimate Rugby

One of Newcastle Falcons’ brightest young talents, Oli Spencer, has committed to the club by signing a new two-year deal.   The versatile 20-year-old plays predominantly at centre or full-back...

United Rugby Championship Round 14 Preview

3 weeks ago by Ultimate Rugby

Ulster Rugby v Cardiff Rugby, Friday 7.35pm Cardiff boss Matt Sherratt has faced a welcome selection dilemma ahead of his team’s trip to Belfast. He’s had more numbers to choose from than...

Meet Richie Murphy - the new man at the helm of Ulster

3 weeks ago by Ultimate Rugby

For new Ulster Rugby boss Richie Murphy, coaching is very much a vocation. It can mean long hours and plenty of pressure, but he wouldn’t rather be making a living any other way. Murphy has been...

A Rolls Royce returns – Welcome back to the great Taulupe Faletau

4 weeks ago by Ultimate Rugby

When you hear a sportsman mentioned in the same breath as Roger Federer and Lionel Messi, you know you are dealing with someone very special.   That’s certainly the case with Wales legend...

Warren Gatland returns to Wales for key meeting

4 weeks ago by Ultimate Rugby

Warren Gatland has returned to Wales and has attended a key meeting involving the WRU and the four professional clubs. Gatland has been away on holiday and has also undertaken a reconnaissance visit of...

Scarlets great Ken Owens to retire from rugby

4 weeks ago by Ultimate Rugby

Former club captain and one of the Scarlets’ all-time greats, Ken Owens, has announced his retirement from rugby. The 37-year-old hooker will be remembered as one of the finest players to pull on...

Dan Sheehan Signs New Two-Year IRFU Contract

1 month ago by Ultimate Rugby

The Irish Rugby Football Union (IRFU) is pleased to announce that Dan Sheehan has signed a new two-year contract with Ireland and Leinster Rugby. The 25-year-old hooker has established...

Peter O'Mahony Signs New Contract With Munster

1 month ago by Ultimate Rugby

Munster Rugby and the IRFU are pleased to confirm that Ireland captain Peter O’Mahony has signed a new one-year contract with the province.   To date, the Cork Constitution man has made 291...

World Rugby Women's Rankings preview: 13-14 April, 2024

1 month ago by Ultimate Rugby

World Rugby has published the ranking permutations for the Guinness Women's Six Nations and Rugby Europe Women's Championship matches this weekend. Permutation highlights: England cannot improve their...