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Surprise results on thrilling first day at HSBC SVNS Perth

5 hours ago by Ultimate Rugby

Uruguay made the headlines on a thrilling first day of HSBC SVNS action at HBF Park in Perth as they beat rugby sevens powerhouses Fiji and New Zealand Uruguay, Spain, France and South Africa men secure...

Leinster v Stormers Match Preview

5 hours ago by Ultimate Rugby

Leinster Rugby v DHL Stormers, 5pm, Saturday   League leaders Leinster may be without the bulk of their 24-strong contingent in the Ireland Six Nations squad, but they are able to welcome back a...

Ospreys v Benetton Match Preview

5 hours ago by Ultimate Rugby

Ospreys v Benetton Rugby, 7.35pm, Friday   Having been handed the Ospreys No 10 jersey following Dan Edwards’ “deserved” Wales call-up, Owen Williams is aiming to make the most...

Six Nations to feature 20 minute red card

1 day ago by Ultimate Rugby

The Six Nations is following the lead of the Rugby Championship with the introduction of 20 minute red cards. Photo: 123RF This year's Six Nations rugby competition will feature 20-minute...

Challenge Cup Round of 16 Fixtures confirmed

2 days ago by Ultimate Rugby

Following a tense conclusion to the Pool stage last weekend, where every point counted and qualification and ranking was decided in the final match, the EPCR Challenge Cup last 16 has been decided. EPCR...

Champions Cup Round of 16 Fixtures confirmed

2 days ago by Ultimate Rugby

  After a nail-biting conclusion to last weekend’s pool stage, where every single one of the 12 matches was loaded with high-stakes action, EPCR can now unveil the dates, venues, kick-off times,...

Champions Cup Round 4 Matchday 3 round up

4 days ago by Ultimate Rugby

Sale bonus-point win over Toulon secures Round of 16 spot A second-half blitz helped Sale Sharks take down RC Toulon, earning a bonus point to secure knockout qualification. It took 39 minutes to...

Champions Cup Round 4 Matchday 2 round up

4 days ago by Ultimate Rugby

Harlequins secure a spot in the Round of 16 after beating Glasgow Warriors In a cagey second half, a try from Cadan Murley was enough to see Harlequins take the win over Glasgow...

Borthwick eyeing England clean sweep at Six Nations

4 days ago by Ultimate Rugby

England have failed to win the Six Nations title since 2020, but Steve Borthwick is confident they can do so this time around. Steve Borthwick is confident that England can win all of their games in this...

Five changes by Leo Cullen

6 days ago by Ultimate Rugby

here are five changes to the starting XV from Sunday’s win over Stade Rochelais in France, with Hugo Keenan returning for his first start since October. Keenan will be joined in the back three...