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Razor-sharp Venter finds cutting edge

3 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

The son of a Springbok great, Andre-Hugo Venter is writing his own story in a breakthrough year for the DHL Stormers.   Venter has celebrated the festive season with some excellent performances...

Japan Rugby League One 2023-24 Round Three Review

3 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

Division One – Four Try Frizell Melts Steelers All Black backrower Shannon Frizell was the toast of Fuchu after scoring four tries in leading Toshiba Brave Lupus Tokyo to a successful Christmas...

Saints announce annual financial results for 2022/23

4 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

Northampton Saints plc has today announced its financial results for the year ended 30 June 2023. Club achieved record turnover of £21.96m (growth of £1.1m) in 2022/23. Underlying trading...

Cai Evans reflects on dream year ahead of BKT URC battle with former teammates

4 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

It’s been a very eventful year in the life of Cai Evans as his rugby dreams have come true.   The young utility back was a bolter selection in Wales’ World Cup training squad and...

Round 4 United Rugby Championship Previews

4 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

Ahead of Round 4 of the BKT United Rugby Championship journalist Simon Thomas provides his Previews. Zebre Parma v Hollywoodbets Sharks 17.30 UK & IRE / 18:30 ITA / 19:30 SA, Friday While both teams...

Scarlets welcome back Wales internationals to face Lions

4 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

Wales caps Tom Rogers, Ryan Elias and Taine Plumtree return to the Scarlets starting XV for Saturday’s BKT United Rugby Championship round four encounter with Emirates Lions at Parc y Scarlets (17:15...

Munster close in on signing of tighthead prop Jager from New Zealand

4 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

MUNSTER ARE UNDERSTOOD to be closing in on the signing of tighthead prop Oli Jager, who has been playing with the Crusaders in New Zealand since 2017. The former Ireland U18 international grew up in Kildare...

Welsh rugby bids fond farewell to celebrated trio with 352 caps between them

4 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

Alun Wyn Jones, Justin Tipuric and Leigh Halfpenny had a rousing send off in Wales’ 49-26 win over the Barbarians. Warren Gatland reflected on an “incredibly special” occasion as Welsh...

Warren Gatland asks for patience as Wales build new generation of players

4 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

Alun Wyn Jones, Justin Tipuric and Leigh Halfpenny are among the experienced names to announce their international retirement this year. Warren Gatland has underlined the importance of patience as he...

Match Preview: Munster v Dragons RFC

4 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

Reigning champions Munster have made seven changes to the side that drew with Benetton out in Italy last week, with summer signings Alex Nankivell and Seán O’Brien making their first starts...