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Boks call up Grobbelaar and Louw for November tour

1 month ago by Ultimate Rugby

Johan Grobbelaar (hooker) and Wilco Louw (prop) were called up to the Springbok squad for the Castle Lager Outgoing Tour on Thursday, following the injury withdrawal of utility forward Jan-Hendrik Wessels.   Wessels,...

Sione Tuipulotu to captain Scotland

1 month ago by Ultimate Rugby

Sione Tuipulotu has been named as Scotland captain for The Famous Grouse Nations Series, as head coach Gregor Townsend today announced a 45-player group for the four November Test matches. There...

Sale Sharks sign hooker McElroy

1 month ago by Ultimate Rugby

Sale Sharks have signed former Saracens, Leinster and Connacht hooker Tadgh McElroy on a deal until the end of the 24/25 season.  The 27-year-old had joined Ulster on a short-term deal in September...

Four RWC winners return as Boks name squad for November tour

1 month ago by Ultimate Rugby

Four Rugby World Cup winners, Damian Willemse (utility back), Andre Esterhuizen (centre), RG Snyman and Franco Mostert (both locks), will make a welcome return to the Springbok squad for the Castle Lager...

Wales squad named for 2024 Autumn Nations Series

2 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

Senior men’s head coach Waren Gatland has named a 35-player squad to come into camp on Monday 28 October to begin preparations for the Autumn Nations Series. Wales face Fiji, Australia and South...

New Argentinian winger Rodrigo Isgro debuts against Bath

2 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

Harlequins have named their matchday squad for Saturday’s Gallagher Premiership clash with Bath Rugby at a sold-out Twickenham Stoop stadium (KO 17:30).     The Starting XV features...

Borthwick names 36-player squad for Autumn Nations Series

2 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

England men’s head coach Steve Borthwick has named a 36-player training squad for the forthcoming Autumn Nations Series which begins on Saturday 2 November against New Zealand at Allianz Stadium,...

Three leagues and two international careers – the Henry Thomas story

2 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

Having now completed a hat-trick of leagues, Henry Thomas is ideally placed to compare the contrasting competitions.   He spent 11 seasons in the English Premiership with Sale and Bath, before embarking...

Premiership Rugby Round 4 review

2 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

Bristol Bears replaced Saracens at the top of the Premiership Rugby table on a thrilling Derby Weekend. The Bears beat Exeter Chiefs 40-35 at Sandy Park, while Saracens lost for the first time this season...