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World Cup winner Abby Dow retires

2 weeks ago by Ultimate Rugby

Red Roses World Cup winner Abby Dow has today announced her retirement from professional rugby.Dow concludes an incredible career where she contributed significantly to seven Six...

Independent Disciplinary Update: James Ryan

2 weeks ago by Ultimate Rugby

Ireland number 4, James Ryan, appeared before an independent Disciplinary Committee this afternoon via video link having received a red card for an act of foul play contrary to Law 9.20a in the...

Wallabies Test schedule locked in for 2026

2 weeks ago by Ultimate Rugby

Rugby Australia is pleased to confirm an exciting 14-Test program for the Wallabies in 2026, featuring the first edition of the Nations Championship tournament and huge Flight Centre Series matches against...

World Rugby name their Men's 2025 Dream Team

2 weeks ago by Ultimate Rugby

The final category of the World Rugby Awards 2025 has been revealed today, celebrating the Men’s 15s Dream Team of the Year. This announcement caps off an extraordinary season of international rugby...

Crowley owns up to 'costly' sin-bin error as Ireland reduced to 12 versus Springboks

2 weeks ago by Ultimate Rugby

Jack Crowley took responsibility for a "costly" sin-bin error after Ireland were reduced to 12 players in Saturday's 24-13 defeat to South Africa. Ireland brought the curtain down on 2025 with a frustrating...

Human doesn’t believe in “favourites” tag

2 weeks ago by Ultimate Rugby

Springbok scrum coach Daan Human said he did not believe in the “favourites” tag as the team began their preparations on Monday for their final Test of the Castle Lager Outgoing Tour against...

Munster Squad Update | Preparations Continue For Stormers At Thomond

2 weeks ago by Ultimate Rugby

The Munster squad are continuing preparations at the HPC ahead of Saturday’s URC round six clash against league leaders DHL Stormers at Thomond Park.   On the international front, Tadhg Beirne,...

Leinster injury update ahead of Dragons clash on Friday

2 weeks ago by Ultimate Rugby

Leinster Rugby Head Coach Leo Cullen has issued an injury update ahead of Friday’s BKT United Rugby Championship Round 6 clash with Dragons at Rodney Parade (KO: 7.45pm, live on TG4 and Premier Sports...

Erasmus has to reassess Springboks options

2 weeks ago by Ultimate Rugby

Rassie Erasmus’s Springboks side will have a different look and feel to it on Saturday when South Africa tackle Wales in the final game of the Quilter Nations at Principality Stadium.   After...

France 48-33 Australia: Depoortere and Bielle-Biarrey cross twice as tourists finish winless

2 weeks ago by Ultimate Rugby

Australia's tour of Europe ended with four defeats in as many Tests as they went down 48-33 to France, with Nicolas Depoortere and Louis Bielle-Biarrey scoring two tries apiece. The Wallabies arrived...