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Japan Rugby League One: Round 11 preview

1 week ago by Ultimate Rugby

– Kansai calling for Kintetsu Fresh off their 10th loss in a row, and from a match they were expected to win against Mie Honda Heat, the last thing Hanazono Kintetsu Liners probably needed was the...

Alex Cuthbert - A very busy man both on and off the field

1 week ago by Ultimate Rugby

It was understandably frustrating for Alex Cuthbert to be out of action for a year, but he did at least have plenty to keep him occupied off the field. Aside from his rehabilitation from foot and calf...

All You Need To Know | Ospreys v Munster

1 week ago by Ultimate Rugby

Munster are on the road to Wales on Friday night for a URC Round 12 clash against Ospreys with a 7.35pm kick-off in Swansea. Find out all you need to know about the game below. Where? Swansea.com Stadium When? Friday,...

Women’s Six Nations: How teams can qualify for WXV, Women’s RWC 2025

1 week ago by Ultimate Rugby

Stade Marie-Marvingt, located inside the iconic Circuit des 24 Heures du Mans, will double as the start line for the Guinness Women’s Six Nations 2024 this weekend. Ireland are Saturday’s...

Four uncapped players named in Springbok Women team against Spain

1 week ago by Ultimate Rugby

Springbok Women’s coach Louis Koen has included four uncapped players – two in the starting pack and two on the bench – when they play Spain in a one-off Test at Pepe Rojo Stadium in...

All Blacks icon poised for shock Test comeback

1 week ago by Ultimate Rugby

All Blacks legend Sam Whitelock is considering a shock comeback to the international arena, according to a New Zealand Herald report. The Herald reported that new All Blacks coach Scott Robertson had...

Scotland's 1984 Grand Slam – Part one

1 week ago by Ultimate Rugby

It’s perhaps little known, but Scotland won what could be considered de facto Grand Slams in 1933 and 1938. With France having been expelled from the Five Nations Championship after 1931 over...

Leicester Tigers sign Wales international prop Nicky Smith

1 week ago by Ultimate Rugby

Leicester Tigers are pleased to announce Wales international loosehead prop Nicky Smith will join the club from next season on a multi-year agreement. Smith, 29, has made more than 170 appearances for...

Six Nations record-breaker Lamaro living for the moment in Italian Rugby

1 week ago by Ultimate Rugby

As far as Michele Lamaro is concerned, the future has already arrived for Italian rugby. The inspirational flanker has just captained the Azzurri to their best ever Six Nations campaign, with wins over...

Scotland announce fixtures

1 week ago by Ultimate Rugby

Scotland will play four Tests at Scottish Gas Murrayfield in November as part of the 2024 Autumn Nations Series. First up, Gregor Townsend’s side host Fiji on Saturday 2 November,...