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Red Roses to host USA and Wales in September Internationals

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

England Women will play two September Internationals against USA (Sandy Park, Exeter - Saturday 3 September, KO 3pm) and Wales (Ashton Gate, Bristol - Wednesday 14 September, KO 7.30pm).      Simon...

World Rugby moves to aid the flow of the game by trialing limits on non-playing personnel

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

The World Rugby Council has approved a global trial limiting the opportunity for non-playing personnel to enter the field of play during a match. Operational for all competitions and stand-alone matches...

World Rugby confirm Rugby World Cup hosts through to 2033

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

World Rugby has confirmed the locations for the next three women’s and two men’s Rugby World Cups as it accelerates global development and growth.   At its Annual Meeting in Dublin,...

31-strong Black Ferns squad named for home June Test series

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Months out from Rugby World Cup 2021 playing in 2022, New Zealand rugby fans get their first taste of Black Ferns action with the Pacific Four Series squad named today.Black Ferns coaches Wayne Smith,...

New Zealand Maori Rugby Board AGM celebrates development pathways

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

New Zealand Māori Rugby Board (NZMRB) Chair Dr Farah Palmer took the opportunity at their Annual General Meeting in Wellington to celebrate the growing number of Māori playing at representative level...

New Zealand set to host Pacific Four Series 2022 ahead of Rugby World Cup

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

New Zealand to host Pacific Four Series 2022 on 6, 12 and 18 June with tickets going on pre-sale from 3 May and general sale from 10 May Two Rugby World Cup 2021 venues to be used as preparations continue...

Black Ferns Coaching Structure Confirmed

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

New Zealand Rugby (NZR) has today announced the new coaching structure for the Black Ferns, taking the team through to Rugby World Cup 2021, played in 2022.     Former All Blacks Coach Wayne...

Wayne Smith returns to international rugby bolstering Black Ferns ahead of RWC

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

One of New Zealand Rugby's most successful coaches, Wayne Smith, has signed on as Technical Coach with the Black Ferns through to Rugby World Cup 2021, played in 2022.     Smith is no...

HAKA TIME | Top 5 Hakas from New Zealand in Rugby

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

A look back at some of the most memorable performances of the Haka at the Rugby World Cup, World Rugby Sevens Series and U-20 Championship from the All Blacks, Junior All Blacks and Black Ferns.