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The most capped Test rugby XV of all time - by position

4 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Wales and British & Irish Lions captain Alun Wyn Jones will become the first player to play 149 tests for one country on Saturday.   The 36-year-old second-rower will feature in his 161st test...

Second Test added to Springbok Women’s itinerary

4 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

The Springbok Women will face Wales in Cardiff as part of their European tour in November, adding to the two fixtures already confirmed for their trip to the Northern Hemisphere.   The Springbok...

Samoa cancel European tour

4 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Samoa have cancelled their trip to Europe this year as a result of Covid-19 complications.   It has been suggested that a substitute team could be picked from Samoan players in the European...

NZ domestic rugby still on ice

4 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Bunnings Warehouse NPC, Farah Palmer Cup (FPC) and Heartland Championship matches, as well as all community and school rugby this weekend has once again, been cancelled or postponed due to COVID-19...

Saints sign Fiji scrum-half Frank Lomani

4 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Fijian international Frank Lomani will join Northampton Saints from Australian side Melbourne Rebels ahead of the 2021/22 season.     The 25-year-old scrum-half is expected to land at Franklin’s...

Trinder joins Championship side Ampthill

4 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Former Gloucester centre Henry Trinder has joined Championship side Ampthill in a player-backs coach role.       Working under former Wales fly half Paul Turner, Trinder joins...

"I think it will be difficult for this group of players to excel on Saturday" - O'Gara

4 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Former British and Irish Lions flyhalf Ronan O'Gara has expressed his concerns over Warren Gatland's combinations ahead of the first test against the Springboks on Saturday.   Speaking on Off The...

Wasps Add to Coaching Ranks for Next Season

4 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Wasps can confirm a number of coaching changes for the men’s first team and Academy ahead of next season.     The Club are delighted to announce that England’s Interim...

'He's certainly one of the best No. 7s I've played against' - Warburton

4 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

1. The formidable form of Hamish Watson    The numerous exploits of the gritty openside flanker earned him the man-of-the-match award after a brilliant shift.    Watson arrived...

Newcastle Falcons snap up speedster from champions Harlequins

4 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Multiple Premiership title winner Nathan Earle has joined Newcastle Falcons on a two-year deal, speaking of the 'exciting times' ahead at Kingston Park Stadium.     The 26-year-old winger...