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World Rugby Match Official appointment amendments

8 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

World Rugby has announced the Emirates Match Officials for three women’s internationals in March as well as some amendments to the Guinness Women’s Six Nations and Pacific Four Series appointments. Doriane...

TJ Perenara is back for Blues clash

8 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

After a thrilling golden point win in Super Round last Sunday, the Hurricanes now turn their focus over to the Blues this Saturday evening at Sky Stadium. Like the Blues, the Hurricanes have started...

Queensland Reds Name Team To Play Chiefs At Suncorp Stadium

8 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

All Black prop Jeffery Toomaga-Allen has been elevated to the Queensland Reds’ match day squad for Saturday night’s clash against the Chiefs at Suncorp Stadium.Drawing on his experience of...

Bok coaches set tone for productive alignment camp

8 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

The Springbok coaches set the tone for a productive season-opening national alignment camp at a two-day strategic coaches’ session on Monday and Tuesday in Cape Town, where they discussed their areas...

Onisi Ratave remains a Benetton Lion

8 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

Benetton Rugby locks down its left wing for another two years. The green and white franchise is pleased to announce the contract renewal of Onisi Ratave until 30 June 2026 . The Fijian...

Chandler Cunningham-South pleased to be reaping the rewards after a ‘big step’

8 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

Chandler Cunningham-South is relishing every minute of the Six Nations maelstrom as he prepares to play a part in England’s daunting clash with back-to-back Grand Slam chasers Ireland at Twickenham...

Japan Rugby League One 2023-24 Round Eight Review

8 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

Division One – Four Star Savea Sinks Toyota Reigning World Rugby Player of the Year Ardie Savea showed his class, scoring four tries as former Wallaby coach Dave Rennie enjoyed his finest moment...

Star performances and surprise results at HSBC SVNS in LA

8 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

Spain reach first ever men’s HSBC SVNS semi-final as part of an all European line-up which sees France v Ireland and Spain v Great Britain. Women’s quarter-finals are France v Canada, New...

Johnny McNicholl to return to New Zealand

8 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

Scarlets have agreed to Johnny McNicholl’s request to be released from his contract to take up a playing opportunity in New Zealand. McNicholl, 33, made 130 appearances for the Scarlets over eight...

Scarlets’ dual-code dragon: The Origins of Sam Lousi

8 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

Wales is known for its dragons. Adorned across their national flag, the dragon is frequently depicted in fiction as a monstrously large creature, capable of sudden and devastating destruction. It is appropriate...