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Sleightholme extends Saints stay

2 days ago by Ultimate Rugby

Ollie Sleightholme has signed a contract extension which sees the England winger remain at cinch Stadium at Franklin’s Gardens for the foreseeable future, Northampton Saints today announce. Sleightholme...

Wales vs Australia: A statistical look

2 days ago by Ultimate Rugby

The second full round of fixtures in this year’s Autumn Nations Series saw a mix of tight clashes and resounding victories – we take a look at some of the key stats from the weekend. Wales...

Ireland vs Argentina: A statistical look

2 days ago by Ultimate Rugby

The second full round of fixtures in this year’s Autumn Nations Series saw a mix of tight clashes and resounding victories – we take a look at some of the key stats from the weekend. After...

Schmidt praises Tuipulotu threat

2 days ago by Ultimate Rugby

Joe Schmidt has pinpointed the danger of his buoyant Wallabies having their British Isles 'grand slam' hopes dynamited by one of their own. Playing down growing hopes that his touring team could be on...

4 Australia XV stars to join Wallabies squad

2 days ago by Ultimate Rugby

The Wallabies have called Hamish Stewart, Darby Lancaster, Tom Hooper and Harry Hoopert into the squad ahead of the Scotland Test. The group will link up with the Test squad after featuring for Australia...

Nominees revealed for World Rugby Awards 2024

3 days ago by Ultimate Rugby

World Rugby has today revealed the shortlists for the prestigious World Rugby Awards 2024, which will be presented in Monaco on Sunday, 24 November. Following a stellar year for international rugby, the...

Ireland made 'step up' in tense Argentina victory, says Doris

3 days ago by Ultimate Rugby

Ireland captain Caelan Doris said the team made a clear step up in Friday's thrilling victory over Argentina, but he knows further improvements are needed for future games. Ireland edged out Argentina...

'What will be, will be' – Gatland will respect any decision on Wales future

3 days ago by Ultimate Rugby

Warren Gatland accepts his future is out of his hands after Wales suffered a record-setting defeat to Australia. Wales were hammered 52-20 by the Wallabies in Cardiff on Sunday, as Australia scored eight...

Autumn Nations Series TOTW

3 days ago by Ultimate Rugby

Some great games this weekend with France beating the All Blacks by a points, the Springboks winning at HQ, Ireland beating Los Pumas and the Wallabies thumping Wales. Here is our Team of the Week   Tamaiti...

Boks expecting epic battle against England

5 days ago by Ultimate Rugby

Springbok captain Siya Kolisi and assistant coach Mzwandile Stick anticipated an epic 80-minute battle against England in their second Castle Lager Outgoing Tour match at the Allianz Stadium in London...