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Connacht Rugby confirm departing players

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Connacht Rugby can confirm the players that will depart the club at the end of the season.      As previously announced, Quinn Roux has moved on after 7 years at Connacht, Stephen...

John Hardie to retire from professional rugby

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Newcastle Falcons flanker John Hardie has announced he will retire from professional rugby at the end of the current season.     The 32-year-old has played provincial rugby for his native...

Jonathan Davies to captain Wales, five uncapped players included in the summer series squad

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

The 2021 Six Nations Champions will face three home games against Canada and Argentina this July and head coach Wayne Pivac has selected a squad that features experience as well as youth as he continues...

Lions Simmonds and Biggar sustain injuries in Exeter's win at Northampton

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Warren Gatland awaits news on Premiership duo Dan Biggar and Sam Simmonds after the pair were withdrawn from the pitch in the clash between and Northampton Saints and Exeter Chiefs on Sunday.   Back-rower...

Match Schedule Change: Melbourne Rebels versus Crusaders

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

SANZAR, Rugby Australia and New Zealand Rugby have confirmed that the Melbourne Rebels versus Crusaders Round 5 match, originally scheduled for AAMI Park, Melbourne on Saturday 12 June, will now be played...

Wallaby lock saves Pau from Top 14 relegation in dramatic fashion

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Wallaby lock Matt Philip, who will return to Australia, scored twice in Pau's final Top 14 game of the season on Saturday to help his side to 41-25 win over Montpellier.   Capped nine times...

Super Rugby Wrap: Reports, Results, Standings & Highlights

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Round four of Super Rugby Trans Tasman saw an Australian side claim another Kiwi scalp as the Brumbies held out for a 12-10 win over the Hurricanes.   For the rest of the Australian sides it was...

Lienert-Brown, Trask and Tiatia score doubles as Chiefs down Rebels

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

The Chiefs claimed four points to remain within reach of the top two ahead of the final round of Super Rugby Trans-Tasman fixtures.   The Chiefs won 36-26 over the Rebels but missed out on the bonus...

Wells goes WHACK!

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

  Michael Wells lays on a big shot on Bryn Gatland.