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Grand Slam-chasing Ireland could welcome back quartet for England showdown

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

Garry Ringrose, Hugo Keenan, Iain Henderson and Oli Jager are in contention for Ireland’s Guinness Six Nations clash with England after training on Tuesday. Leinster centre Ringrose is yet to feature...

Bok coaches set tone for productive alignment camp

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

The Springbok coaches set the tone for a productive season-opening national alignment camp at a two-day strategic coaches’ session on Monday and Tuesday in Cape Town, where they discussed their areas...

Marcus Smith and Alex Mitchell boost England ahead of Ireland showdown

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

Marcus Smith and Alex Mitchell have returned to the England squad ahead of Saturday’s Guinness Six Nations clash with Ireland. Harlequins fly-half Smith is yet to feature in this year’s championship...

Chandler Cunningham-South pleased to be reaping the rewards after a ‘big step’

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

Chandler Cunningham-South is relishing every minute of the Six Nations maelstrom as he prepares to play a part in England’s daunting clash with back-to-back Grand Slam chasers Ireland at Twickenham...

England squad update ahead of Ireland

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

36 players have assembled at the Honda England Rugby Performance Centre at Pennyhill Park to prepare for England’s Guinness Six Nations clash with Ireland at Twickenham Stadium on Saturday 9...

Japan Rugby League One 2023-24 Round Eight Review

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

Division One – Four Star Savea Sinks Toyota Reigning World Rugby Player of the Year Ardie Savea showed his class, scoring four tries as former Wallaby coach Dave Rennie enjoyed his finest moment...

Italian rugby clearly benefitting from URC exposure

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

Benetton currently sit second on the United Rugby Championship table. Springbok legend Jean de Villiers believes it’s no coincidence that the rise in Benetton Rugby’s performances in...

URC Origins: Cardiff star Ellis Bevan doing his bit for the grassroots game

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

The URC Origin Rounds are firmly focussed on supporting the grassroots game and Cardiff Rugby’s Ellis Bevan is certainly doing just that. The Arms Park scrum-half has taken up a role as an assistant...

Wiese signs with the Bulls

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

The Vodacom Bulls have signed lock, Cobus Wiese on an initial two-year deal beginning 1 July 2024. The 26-year-old forward has been a key feature for his Premiership club, the Sale Sharks whom he has...

Tom Litchfield extends stay at Northampton Saints

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

Tom Litchfield has committed his future to Northampton Saints, with the Club today confirming that the centre has signed a new deal to remain at cinch Stadium at Franklin’s Gardens. The Bedford-born...