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Rugby's elite in talks over new ring-fenced world championship

6 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

World Rugby’s proposed 12-team Nations Championship was abandoned in June, however, according to a report by Matt Hughes in the Dailymail, the major nations are keen to build on the...

Jarrad Butler commits to Connacht for a further two seasons

6 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Connacht Captain Jarrad Butler has become the latest player to sign a contract extension with the province, taking him up to the end of the 2021/22 season.    He joined Connacht from the Brumbies...

Wednesday Morning Round Up

6 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

A round up of all the morning headlines from today.       Springboks humbled by superb support on their arrival in SA “Humbled and over-awed” – that was the reaction...

Larkham committed to Munster despite Wallabies' vacancy

6 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

In an interview with the Irish Times Munster backs’ coach Stephen Larkham says he has no intention of walking out on his new employers to be the new Australia head coach, but he does wish to get...

Samu Extends Brumbies Stay

6 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

The Brumbies have announced that Wallabies backrower Pete Samu has signed an early two-year extension to his Rugby Australia and Brumbies contract to continue with the club’s Super Rugby journey...

Cameron Clark signs new Waratahs deal

7 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Waratahs outside back, Cameron Clark has signed a new deal to remain with the club for a further season.   Originally re-signing at the beginning of the 2018 on a two-year deal, Clark is now on...

Ultimate Rugby's World Cup Team of the Competition

7 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

As the Springboks celebrate winning the 2019 Rugby World Cup, we take a look back at what was an amazing tournament in Japan and select our Team of the competition.     There were a number...

Rugby World Cup 2019: All change in coaching merry-go-round

7 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

As South Africa celebrate a record-equalling third Rugby World Cup triumph, the newly-crowned champions are among a host of top international sides heading into a new era.     Rassie...

Brumbies name Super Rugby Squad

7 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

The Brumbies have finalised their 2020 squad with 37 players named to take part in the 25th season of Super Rugby action.    There are ten new signings for Brumbies supporters to look...

Clinical Springboks, happy hosts, Irish de ja vu – the top Opta facts

7 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

South Africa were crowned champions at the end of an enthralling Rugby World Cup on Saturday.   The tournament in Japan proved a huge success, with packed-out venues and fervent support from a nation...