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'Never say never' – Pivac not completely ruling out Jones Six Nations return

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Wales head coach Wayne Pivac has Alun Wyn Jones' chances of playing some part in the Six Nations as a "long shot".   Wayne Pivac has not totally ruled out of the prospect of Alun Wyn Jones making...

George North still dreaming of Wales Six Nations return after long injury lay-off

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Speaking to Stats Perform, Wales star George North indicated there was a chance he could still play a part in the Six Nations.     George North still believes he could feature for Wales...

Pieter-Steph du Toit picks his top 5 players in the world

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Rugby World Cup-winning flanker and the 2019 World Player of the Year, Pieter-Steph du Toit has named the five players who he highly rates most.   The South African forward appeared on World...

Pieter-Steph du Toit named in the starting XV for his Japan Rugby League One debut

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Springbok flanker and 2019 World Rugby Player of the Year, Pieter-Steph du Toit will make his return from injury this weekend debuting for Japan Rugby League One side Toyota Verblitz.     The...

Ins, outs and the latest rugby rumours

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

We recap some of the top stories, rumours and recently confirmed.     Leone Nakarawa attracting interest in England Leone Nakawara has been linked with a move to the Premiership.    Midi...

SCENES: Marcus Smith seals a thrilling win for Quins with two telling kicks

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Some Marcus Smith magic sealed a thrilling late 14-12 victory over Exeter Chiefs in a replay of last season's Final.   The Quins pivot perfectly weighted a cross-kick out to centre Andre Esterhuizen...

Eddie Jones shuts down Lions rumours and names two better suited candidates

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

England head coach Eddie Jones says he has no interest in coaching the British and Irish Lions despite being linked with the head coach role.   Jones was asked, 'would you like to add British and...

Ford & Smith rank higher than Farrell in best men's rugby players in Britain

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

George Ford and Marcus Smith rank higher than England captain Owen Farrell on a list of the 30 best men's rugby players in Britain in 2021.   The list compiled by The Telegraph's Ben Coles...

Antoine Dupont claims Men's 15s World Rugby Player of the Year Award

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

The Men’s and Women’s 15s Player of the Year have been announced with Antoine Dupont (France) and Zoé Aldcroft (England) scooping the two prestigious categories and putting an end to...

SA Rugby and Rassie Erasmus withdraw appeal and apologise

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

SA Rugby and Rassie Erasmus have informed the independent misconduct committee and World Rugby that they have both withdrawn their notices of appeal to the misconduct decision and sanction...