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Alex Mann: The Wales star with reasons to be cheerful

3 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

One of Alex Mann’s goals for this season is to try and smile a bit more, and he certainly has good reason to do so at the minute.   The Cardiff Rugby flanker has just been named in the Wales...

SA sides look to kick into gear in URC, as Sharks seek first win

3 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

While the Stormers, Bulls, and Lions will look to kick on from their victories in the United Rugby Championship last weekend to build on their campaigns, the Sharks will be desperate to end their winless...

All Blacks Assistant Coach Jason Holland set to depart at the end of 2025

3 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

All Blacks Assistant Coach Jason Holland has today confirmed his decision to finish his role when his current contract concludes at the end of the 2025 season.  Holland confirmed his decision to...

Dylan Richardson relishing his double life amid Scotland selection

4 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

Dylan Richardson is living something of a double life at the moment, but he’s more than happy to do so.   Growing up in South Africa, he spent the formative years of his career playing on...

URC Round 4 Review

4 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

Munster make big statement in Croke Park cracker   A Croke Park crowd of 51,859 saw Munster Rugby deliver a statement performance as they claimed a 31-14 bonus point victory over champions Leinster...

One change for Sale ahead of Saracens clash

4 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

Alex Sanderson makes just one change to his Sale Sharks side for the trip to London to face Saracens, with Tom O’Flaherty replacing Joe Carpenter (ankle) at full-back. Otherwise it’s the same...

Edinburgh name New half-back pairing for homecoming clash

4 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

Stand-off Cammy Scott and scrum-half Charlie Shiel move into the starting lineup for tomorrow night’s BKT United Rugby Championship homecoming clash against Benetton at Hive Stadium (17 October,...

Disciplinary verdict: Tom Jordan

4 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

Tom Jordan has been banned for four matches, reduced to three on completion of the World Rugby Coaching Intervention Programme (CIP), following his red card against Exeter Chiefs. Jordan was shown a red...

Tevita Mafileo called up by Scott Robertson

4 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

All Blacks selectors have named their squad for the 2025 Grand Slam tour, which kicks off with ‘The Gallagher Cup – The Rematch’ against Ireland in Chicago, followed by matches against...

International stars return to URC action

4 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

A host of international stars return to action this weekend as the BKT URC moves into Round 3.   There are first league outings of the season for a number of British and Irish Lions and Springboks.   For...