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Former All Black Ben Smith set to make his comeback from retirement

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Former All Black fullback Ben Smith will make his comeback from retirement this weekend for Japanese club Kobelco Kobe Steelers.     Smith brought his career to an end after the 2021 Top League...

HIGHLIGHTS: Shizuoka Blue Revs Vs Black Rams Tokyo

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Shizuoka Blue Revs Vs Black Rams Tokyo in Round 12 of Japan Rugby League One.  

Singapore set for thrilling finals day as South Africa’s sevens winning streak ends

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

USA’s Perry Baker scores last gasp try to bring South Africa’s incredible 36 match winning streak to an end Australia, New Zealand and the USA top their pools with perfect win records on...

Quartet of Saints to depart Northampton this summer

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Northampton Saints have confirmed that Ahsee Tuala, Api Ratuniyarawa, Piers Francis and Taqele Naiyaravoro will depart the Club this summer.   The experienced quartet have 23 seasons and over 400...

Wales confirm 2022 Autumn Nations Series fixtures

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Wales begin their 2022/23 season on Saturday 5th November against the All Blacks in what will be the 37th meeting between the two sides.     Los Pumas return to Cardiff on Saturday 12th November,...

Koroibete’s return to gold jersey edging closer

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Fiji born star winger Marika Koroibete's return to the Australian squad is close to a return, according to reports in Australia.     The 29-year old is currently plying his trade in Japan...

Wallabies and Wallaroos fixtures confirmed

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Rugby Australia is pleased to confirm the international fixtures for both the Wallaroos inbound Tests against Fijiana and Japan in May and the Wallabies 2022 eToro England Series in July.     The...

Wasps Sign Ireland International Prop John Ryan

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Wasps have confirmed the signing of Ireland international prop John Ryan, who will join the Club next season from Munster Rugby.   The 24-time capped international has appeared nearly...

James Davies announces his retirement with immediate effect

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Scarlets and Wales flanker James Davies has announced that he is retiring from rugby with immediate effect because of concussion.     The player popularly known as ‘Cubby’ hasn’t...

Gavin Coombes Re-Signs With Munster

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Munster Rugby have confirmed that Gavin Coombes has signed a two-year contract extension to keep him at the province until at least 2025. Coombes, who became Munster Rugby’s youngest-ever Player...