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Gatland reveals his Wales RWC squad

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

Wales senior mens head coach Warren Gatland has confirmed the Wales squad to compete at Rugby World Cup 2023 in France this autumn. The 33-player squad is made up of 19 forwards and 14 backs with an average...

Super Rugby Pacific Match Schedule 2024 Revealed

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

The release of the Super Rugby Pacific draw for 2024 has revealed an action-packed schedule headlined by fierce rivalries and fan-focused initiatives.  With a handful of match venues to be confirmed...

Premiership Fixtures Announced as the Women's game ushers in a new era

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

Contested by ten teams there are two new sides in the league, with the arrival of Leicester Tigers and Trailfinders Women in the elite division of English women's rugby. Trailfinders Women begin life...

Wales side to face England at Twickenham named

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

Head coach Warren Gatland has named his Wales senior men’s XV to play England this Saturday (12 August, KO 5.30pm BST live on Prime Video in English and Cymraeg).     Following...

Arendse, Steenkamp and Mkhari win big at 22/23 Bulls Awards evening

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

The Blue Bulls held its annual combined awards evening, celebrating achievements by the Vodacom Bulls, Bulls junior sides as well as the Bulls Daisies who remain undefeated in their debut season of professional...

Ospreys loose-forward joins Newcastle Falcons

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

Ospreys back-rower Sam Cross has become Newcastle Falcons’ 14th senior signing ahead of the new season, joining on a two-year deal. The 30-year-old has made 72 appearances for Ospreys and has two...

All Black Rugby World Cup Squad Announced

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

All Blacks selectors Ian Foster, Jason Ryan and Joe Schmidt have named the All Blacks squad for Rugby World Cup 2023 in France. The squad was announced by former All Blacks captain Richie McCaw in Napier...

All Black David Havili helps Tasman to season-opening win against Otago

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

David Havili only needed five minutes to remind All Blacks selectors why his name should be included in the World Cup squad next week, as Tasman beat Otago in the opening fixture on the NPC. Back on the...

Hooker Michael van Vuuren joins Newcastle Falcons

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

Experienced hooker Michael van Vuuren has bolstered Newcastle Falcons’ front-row ranks by joining on a one-season deal.   The 31-year-old arrives from South African side Emirates Lions, for...

Borthwick names England team for Summer Nations Series opener in Cardiff

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

England men’s head coach Steve Borthwick has named his match day 23 to face Wales at the Principality Stadium in Cardiff (kick-off 5.30pm).    Loosehead prop Ellis Genge (Bristol Bears)...