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Vern Cotter steps down as Fiji head coach

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

New Zealand-born Vern Cotter has stepped down as Fiji national coach little more than eight months out from the Rugby World Cup in France.   Cotter assumed charge of Fiji three years ago after an...

England men’s U20 team announcement: England U20 v Scotland U20

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

England men’s U20 head coach, Alan Dickens, has named his side to take on Scotland this Friday (KO 19:00) when they open their 2023 Under-20 Six Nations campaign at Twickenham Stoop. Lewis Chessum...

Six Nations Countdown: Day 3 - Six Nations Hat-Tricks

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

It takes a player being on top of his game to enjoy the rare honour of dotting down three times, especially in the international arena.   The Six Nations has been treated with some memorable hat-tricks...

Springboks’ 2023 fixture list locked in

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

The Springboks will kick off a bumper 2023 season against Australia in Pretoria in July in the opening round of the shortened Rugby Championship and will face Argentina in Johannesburg in their final match...

England Squad Update

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

England head coach Steve Borthwick has retained a 29-player squad for this weekend’s Guinness Six Nations opener against Scotland.   England take on Scotland at Twickenham Stadium on Saturday...

Dan Kelly withdrawn from the England squad

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Dan Kelly has been withdrawn from the England squad who are preparing to play Scotland this weekend in the Six Nations with a thigh injury.   Guy Porter has been called up by head coach Steve Borthwick. ...

Tom Stewart Joins Ireland Squad in Portugal as Wales Prep Intensifies

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Ulster hooker Tom Stewart has joined the Ireland squad in Quinta do Lago to provide additional cover following a hamstring issue picked up by Ronan Kelleher. Kelleher will be managed by...

URC - Round 13 Wrap Up

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

THE SECRET TO SMITH’S SUCCESS Franco Smith continues to work his magic with Glasgow Warriors who extended their unbeaten run in all competitions to nine matches with a 42-28 bonus point victory...

England Squad Update - Calcutta Cup

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

England head coach Steve Borthwick has confirmed his 36-player squad for this weekend’s Guinness Six Nations opener against Scotland.England will take on Scotland in the historic Calcutta Cup at...

Six Nations Countdown: 6 Great Championship Clashes

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

With the 2023 Six nations Championship in sight, we look back on six titanic clashes reminding us of the wonderful contribution this competition makes to the game of rugby.   Number 6: 2010: Wales...