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‘Global rugby union tournament is only way to save the smaller nations’

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Global rugby chiefs agreed in principle to back plans for a new biennial world championship — and were immediately presented with the consequences of failing to deliver the competition, writes TheTimes.     The...

Brodie Retallick return delayed

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

All Black, Brodie Retallick was set to make his Super Rugby return this week for the Chiefs. However, the comeback of Retallick is still in doubt because of the broken thumb he suffered in March. The...

Moana Pasifika versus Western Force Match Rescheduled

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

The Super Rugby Pacific tournament has today confirmed that the postponed Round 10 match between Moana Pasifika and Western Force has been rescheduled for Tuesday 24 May. The match, which was originally...

Noah Lolesio inks new deal with Australian Rugby

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Rugby Australia and Brumbies Rugby have announced that flyhalf Noah Lolesio has re-committed to Australian Rugby until the end of 2024. The 22-year-old rose through the Australian rugby pathways...

Nic White sneaks over for the Brumbies

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Down the short side! Nic White snuck over for this try in the Brumbies Super Rugby Pacific game against the Chiefs on Saturday.   Down the short side, Nic White 🐎#SuperRugbyPacific #CHIvBRU...

Anglo-Irish rivalry at its best: Leicester vs Leinster

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

A great Anglo-Irish clash is set for Welford Road as the Premiership log-leaders lock horns with the number one side in the URC.    Leinster were impressive in their Round of 16 2nd Leg as...

Munster lie in wait for defending champs, Toulouse

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

A thunderous clash awaits the Aviva Stadium as Munster and Toulouse face off in the first of this weekend’s Champions Cup quarter finals.    The match-up promises some of the best that...

The Star-Studded XV of Top 14 players whose contracts are expiring

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

The 2021/22 season is drawing to a close and several Top 14 players have their contracts expiring.   French website All Rugby has released a the list of players whose contracts are expiring...

Ospreys sign Exeter's Australia flyhalf Jack Walsh

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

The Ospreys have announced the signing of young fly-half Jack Walsh on a two-year deal.   Walsh, 22, represented Australia at Under 18s and is a multi-skilled three-quarter and can play fly-half...