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Don Armand calls time on his playing career

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Long-serving Exeter Chiefs forward Don Armand has today announced he will be retiring at the end of the current season.   Armand joined Exeter in 2013 from the Stormers, the 33-year-old forward...

Creativity a top priority for Springbok boss

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Springbok Head Coach Jacques Nienaber has urged his charges to avoid complacency by continuing to think outside the box.    South Africa’s next assignment sees them tackle Wales...

Rowntree to be confirmed as new Munster Rugby head coach

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Graham Rowntree is set to be confirmed as the new head coach at Munster Rugby, according to the Limerick Leader.   The current forward's coach at the Province has reportedly accepted the...

SA coastal sides move up on URC log

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

The DHL Stormers and Cell C Sharks firmed up their prospects of reaching the Vodacom United Rugby Championship playoffs with hard-fought SA derby wins on Saturday, and the Vodacom Bulls are still in contention...

Sensational Fiji claim Singapore Rugby Sevens title on Series return

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Olympic champions Fiji overcome New Zealand 28-17 in a pulsating final to claim the HSBC Singapore Rugby Sevens title Australia beat Ireland 21-19 to clinch bronze medal and remain in contention for...

Fiji claim HSBC Singapore Rugby Sevens title on Series return

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Fiji returned to the HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series in style with a stunning victory in Singapore. The Olympic champions overcame rivals New Zealand 28-17 in a pulsating final to claim their first Series...

Singapore set for thrilling finals day as South Africa’s sevens winning streak ends

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

USA’s Perry Baker scores last gasp try to bring South Africa’s incredible 36 match winning streak to an end Australia, New Zealand and the USA top their pools with perfect win records on...

Wales confirm 2022 Autumn Nations Series fixtures

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Wales begin their 2022/23 season on Saturday 5th November against the All Blacks in what will be the 37th meeting between the two sides.     Los Pumas return to Cardiff on Saturday 12th November,...

Former Scotland captain and Lion Smith dies aged 50

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Former Scotland captain and British and Irish Lion Tom Smith has died at the age of 50.     Smith was diagnosed with stage four colorectal cancer in 2019 and sadly passed away on Wednesday.     Capped...

Take on Tomorrow Player In Focus Series – Cornal Hendricks Is All Heart For The Game He Loves

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

United Rugby Championship and Roc Nation Sports International recently launched the ‘Player in Focus’ content series which aims to inspire change through the voice of its players.  The...