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URC Play-Off Race Blown Wide Open

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

The Scarlets’ stunning 32-20 victory over the star-studded Cell C Sharks and the Emirates Lions’ 32-28 comeback triumph away to Benetton mean 14 of the 16 sides in the league can still finish...

Leinster Star Says Exposure To South African Rugby In URC Has Been Perfect Preparation For Test Arena

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

The big impact South African sides have made in the BKT United Rugby Championship has come as no surprise to Michael Ala’alatoa. Leinster’s Samoan international prop knows their threat of...

Wales Woman Six Nations squad announced as six uncapped players called up

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

Wales coach Ioan Cunningham has announced his 36-strong squad for the upcoming 2023 TikTok Women’s Six Nations, with six uncapped players making the final cut.   Centre Hannah Jones will...

Reds score most points in Queensland Super Rugby history in stunning Super Round win

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

The Queensland Reds have secured their first win of the 2023 Harvey Norman Super Rugby Pacific season in comprehensive fashion, defeating the Western Force 71-20 at Melbourne’s AAMI Park.It was the...

Wales equal record low position in World Rugby Men’s Rankings

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

For the third time in history, Wales find themselves down in 10th place in the World Rugby Men’s rankings.     Saturday’s 20-10 loss to England has led to a reduced rating of...

New Zealand beat Argentina to win HSBC Los Angeles Sevens

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

New Zealand became the first men’s team to win two tournaments in the HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series 2023, beating Argentina 22-12 in the Cup final in Los Angeles. Leroy Carter was the hero...

Les Bleus back to winning ways with bonus-point victory

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

France got back to winning ways in the Six Nations with a 32-21 bonus-point victory over Scotland at the Stade de France. Scotland headed into Sunday's game having opened the competition with back-to-back...

BLUES RAISE THE BAR HIGH IN DUNEDIN ROUT

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

The Blues have made a huge statement in their opening game of Super Rugby Pacific 2023, defeating the Highlanders 60 - 20 under the roof in Dunedin.   The powerful running of winger Mark Telea was...

Important URC points at stake in postponed fixtures

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

The Sharks and Lions will be determined to capitalise on their home ground advantage on Saturday when they take the field in their postponed round six United Rugby Championship fixtures against Ulster...

Meet Steff Evans: Welsh Rugby’s Record-Breaking Answer to Harry Kane

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

He’s been dubbed Welsh rugby’s answer to Harry Kane and Steff Evans is certainly one prolific finisher.   The Scarlets winger is now his country’s all-time top try scorer in the...