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Chiefs team Named for South African Clash

4 days ago by Ultimate Rugby

Exeter Chiefs have named their side for their 2024/25 Investec Champions Cup opener against Hollywoodbets Sharks in Durban on Saturday afternoon. Chiefs, who were drawn in Pool One earlier this year,...

Ugly win for Leinster and Sharks scrape home

1 week ago by Ultimate Rugby

Ugly win delights Leinster’s Leo   It’s now a magnificent seven for league leaders Leinster Rugby who just keep on winning.   You wondered if they might finally have found their...

URC Round 7 Preview

1 week ago by Ultimate Rugby

Glasgow Warriors v Scarlets, 7.35pm, Friday   Blair Murray’s hectic start to the season continues as he goes straight back into the Scarlets team for the clash with the BKT URC champions at...

Ireland could drop to third in World Rugby rankings

1 week ago by Ultimate Rugby

World Rugby has published the ranking permutations for this weekend's Autumn Nations Series and Rugby Europe matches. Permutation highlights: Ireland cannot improve their rating with victory over Australia...

Legend Tiatia looking to make his mark in Welsh rugby once again

1 week ago by Ultimate Rugby

Few overseas players have made a bigger impact in Welsh rugby over the past couple of decades than Filo Tiatia.   Now the Ospreys legend is looking to make his presence felt once again - in his...

Round 7 United Rugby Championship Match Officials confirmed

2 weeks ago by Ultimate Rugby

The match officials appointments of the BKT United Rugby Championship Round 7 fixtures have been confirmed and are available alongside TV listings below. FRIDAY, NOVEMBER...

Liam Williams returns to Saracens

2 weeks ago by Ultimate Rugby

Saracens are delighted to announce the return of Liam Williams to the club. The two-time British and Irish Lion rejoins the Men in Black for his second stint until the end of the season, having spent...

Springbok Player Ratings

2 weeks ago by Ultimate Rugby

Wales put up a great fight against the Springboks but ultimately suffered their 12th straight loss. The Springboks came out firing and looked to dominate Wales and win by a bigger margin but the home side...

Relentless Boks complete perfect tour in Cardiff

2 weeks ago by Ultimate Rugby

The Springboks finished their 2024 Castle Lager Outgoing Tour with a commanding 45-12 win (half-time 26-5) over Wales at the Principality Stadium in Cardiff on Saturday to conclude their UK sortie with...

Etzebeth to start as Kleyn withdraws from Wales Test

2 weeks ago by Ultimate Rugby

Eben Etzebeth will start at lock alongside Franco Mostert in the Springboks’ final Castle Lager Outgoing Tour clash against Wales on Saturday after Jean Kleyn was forced to withdraw from the match-23...