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Gallagher set to debut for Italy against Samoa

4 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

 Italian Men’s Rugby National Team head coach Gonzalo Quesada, has announced the team that will face the hosts Samoa on Friday 5 July at 5pm local time (6am Italian time) in Apia in the first...

Vunipola joins the Vannes in the French Top 14

4 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

Rugby Club Vannes officially annouced the signing of Mako Vunipola after he committed to the French side for two seasons, until 2026. Vunipola (1.80m, 33 years old) is the fourth most...

Erasmus names experienced squad for Ireland showdown

4 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus named an experienced squad featuring 20 Rugby World Cup-winners – the entire starting 15 and five players on the replacements’ bench – for their opening...

Portia Woodman-Wickliffe announces impending retirement from international rugby

4 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

One of the most recognisable and decorated players in world rugby, Portia Woodman-Wickliffe, has today announced she will retire from international rugby after the Paris Olympics. A fan favourite,...

England name team to face the All Blacks

4 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

England men’s head coach Steve Borthwick has named his team to play New Zealand at the Forsyth Barr Stadium in Dunedin on Saturday 6th July for the first of two Test matches in the Steinlager Ultra...

Next Gen to lead rugby’s laws evolution

4 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

The next generation of global rugby superstars will be at the forefront of laws innovation when the World Rugby U20 Championship and U20 Trophy kick-off in Cape Town on 29 June and Edinburgh on 2 July. World...

Glasgow Warriors flanker Tom Gordon joins Newcastle Falcons

4 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

Newcastle Falcons have announced the signing of flanker Tom Gordon from newly-crowned URC champions, Glasgow Warriors.   The 27-year-old arrives on a two-year deal having made 76 appearances during...

Hurricanes Sign Quartet for 2025

4 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

The Hurricanes announced the signings of halfback, Jordi Viljoen and lock Tom Allen on two-year deals, as well as the re-signings of midfielder/winger Bailyn Sullivan and prop Pouri Rakete-Stones (both...

Six to debut for the Maori All Blacks v Japan XV

4 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

Six players are in-line to make their debut for the Māori All Blacks in game one against Japan XV this Saturday, 10.00pm NZST (7.00pm JST) kick-off at Chichibunomiya Rugby Stadium, Tokyo.Laghlan...

Super Rugby 2024 was for the fans

4 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

Following 18 competitive weeks of rugby with 91 matches played across the 12 Super Rugby teams, the DHL Super Rugby Pacific 2024 season wraps up with more fans engaged and a historic grand final win for...