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Force secure lock stocks with Sankey and McCauley

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

The Western Force has secured its lock stocks, with Ryan McCauley and Will Sankey signing new deals to remain at the club.     McCauley joined the Force in 2021 and has become an important...

Zander Fagerson to make 50th appearance in series decider vs Argentina

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Glasgow Warriors and British and Irish Lion prop Zander Fagerson will make his 50th appearance for Scotland this weekend in the series decider against Argentina in Santiago del Estero, live on Sky...

Maori All Blacks v Ireland: All You Need To Know

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

With a new captain and a rejigged back-line, Ireland begin the last week of their summer tour in New Zealand's capital city where the Māori All Blacks will provide stiff opposition again. 2022 SUMMER...

TJ Perenara starts the Maori All Blacks second game against Ireland

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

The Māori All Blacks team has been named to play Ireland at Sky Stadium in Te Whanganui-a-Tara (Wellington) on Tuesday 12 July. (Kick-off 7.05pm NZ time/8.05am Irish time).   Head Coach Clayton...

Eddie Jones makes four changes to his starting team for second test versus Australia

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

The England side that will take on Australia this weekend in Brisbane has been named. England will look to bounce back after a 30-28 defeat in the opening game of the three-Test series. They take on...

Jordan Taufua starts on his official test debut for Samoa

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Leinster prop Michael Alaalatoa will captain Samoa in their second Pacific Nations Cup match against Tonga on Saturday (kick-off 1 am BST).   Alaalatoa is joined in the front row by debutant Andrew...

Louwrens locked in for 2023 and 2024

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

The Melbourne Rebels have added another player with international experience to their 2023 squad, announcing former Rebel, Ryan Louwrens, will be returning to AAMI Park.   Louwrens has committed...

Tender moment precedes Maori All Blacks vs Ireland clash

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

A touching gesture by the Irish saw captain Bundee Aki present a number 11 jersey to the Maori All Blacks before the latter commenced an emotional haka performance.     The jersey was...

Champions Cup Pool Draw

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

EPCR has confirmed the Heineken Champions Cup pool draw.     POOL A (opponents in brackets)   Castres Olympique (Exeter Chiefs, Edinburgh Rugby)  Saracens (Lyon, Edinburgh...

Ireland Team Named To Play Maori All Blacks In Hamilton

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Ireland Head Coach Andy Farrell has announced the Ireland side that will play against the Māori All Blacks in the opening fixture of the Summer Tour of New Zealand.     Bundee...