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Schmidt hands Suaalii starting spot for Australia's England Test

1 week ago by Ultimate Rugby

Joe Schmidt is choosing to view the inclusion of rugby league convert Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii for Australia's November international against England as an opportunity rather than a risk. The inclusion...

New British & Irish Lions jersey unveiled

2 weeks ago by Ultimate Rugby

Heritage rugby brand Canterbury of New Zealand has unveiled the highly anticipated British & Irish Lions jersey. The jersey has an updated design in a deeper shade of red and with the classic jacquard...

URC Round 6 Review

3 weeks ago by Ultimate Rugby

What a weekend in Wales! Welsh rugby enjoyed its most successful weekend in the league for more than three years amid a hat-trick of victories for the Scarlets, Ospreys and Cardiff Rugby. It’s...

Wolhuter included for URC top of the table clash

3 weeks ago by Ultimate Rugby

Flyhalf Kade Wolhuter has been included in Ivan van Rooyen’s starting XV as the Emirates Lions travel to the Aviva stadium to face Leinster in Round 6 of the Vodacom United Rugby Championship.   Not...

SA sides gear up for important URC round before break

4 weeks ago by Ultimate Rugby

Another gripping round of United Rugby Championship action awaits this weekend as the Lions face their toughest test yet against the only other unbeaten team in the competition, Leinster, on Saturday,...

History beckons in the NPC Final

4 weeks ago by Ultimate Rugby

History will be on the line for either team in the NPC final this weekend. Wellington will host Bay of Plenty at Sky Stadium on Saturday afternoon (2.30pm kickoff local). The Bay of Plenty Steamers will...

URC Round 5 Preview

1 month ago by Ultimate Rugby

Ulster Rugby v Ospreys, 7.35pm, Friday   Ospreys coach Toby Booth has been faced with the challenging task of piecing together a team amid what he has described as a “horrific” unavailability...

Williams milestone as Cummins nears debut

1 month ago by Ultimate Rugby

Scrum half Rhodri Williams makes his 150th appearance in the BKT United Rugby Championship as Dragons RFC tackle Benetton Rugby at Rodney Parade on Saturday evening (kick-off 7.35pm). Williams hits the...

Gareth Davies to retire from international rugby

1 month ago by Ultimate Rugby

  Gareth Davies has confirmed he will retire from international rugby. His last appearance for Wales was the 36-35 win against the Queensland Reds in an uncapped fixture at Suncorp Stadium, Brisbane...

Variety the spice of life in URC, say high-flying Lions

1 month ago by Ultimate Rugby

The BKT URC has been dubbed the most varied competition in world rugby by the coach of a team that has made a flying start to the new league season.   The Emirates Lions have won all three of their...