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Beauden Barrett and three World Cup winning Springboks named in Top League XV of 2021

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

The Japanese Top League concluded this weekend with Panasonic Wild Knights beating Suntory Sungoliath 26-31 in the Final on Sunday.     The competition organisers have since named the...

'The concept of the Lions has been destroyed' - Willie John McBride

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

British and Irish Lions great Willie John McBride has ripped apart this year's tour to South Africa, insisting it should have been postponed.   McBride said told The Rugby Paper that it is "nonsense"...

Michael Leitch captain as Jamie Joseph names a 36-man squad

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

13 uncapped players have been named by Jamie Joseph in his 36 man squad ahead of the game against the Sunwolves and the British and Irish Lions.   Craig Millar, Yukio Morikawa, Shunta Nakamura,...

10 Things You Probably Didn't Know About Maro Itoje

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

One of the most popular players on the globe, Maro Itoje has achieved a great deal in both his international and club career, winning trophies with Saracens and England.      He...

Australia have launched its bid to host Rugby World Cup 2027

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Australia have launched its bid to host Rugby World Cup 2027, with Rugby Australia Chairman Hamish McLennan and Bid Advisory Board Chair Sir Rod Eddington AO FTSE unveiling the country’s ‘Game...

Rainbow Cup Sa - Round 4 Preview

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

The Sharks will be hunting a return to the top of the PRO14 Rainbow Cup SA in Round 4 of the competition.   Sean Everitt's men were well beaten by the Vodacom Bulls last weekend and welcome the...

5 Facts on Luke Cowan-Dickie

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

One of four Exeter players to make the Lions squad for the summer tour to South Africa, Luke Cowan-Dickie has earned 31 England caps since making his debut in 2015.     The 27-year-old...

British & Irish Lions to welcome 16,500 at Murrayfield for Japan fixture

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

The British & Irish Lions have confirmed that The Vodafone Lions 1888 Cup match against Japan at BT Murrayfield Stadium on Saturday 26 June (kick-off 3pm) will welcome a crowd of 16,500 supporters.   The...

The ridiculous stats behind Sam Simmonds' record breaking Premiership season

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Exeter Chiefs no.8 Sam Simmonds now holds the record for most tries scored in a Premiership season.   The 2021 British and Irish Lions squad member broke the record that was jointly held by Dominic...