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WXV 2024: Round two in numbers

1 month ago by Ultimate Rugby

The race for WXV 2024 silverware and Women’s Rugby World Cup 2025 qualification took shape across an intriguing second round of action. In Canada, the hosts set up a winner-takes-all finale against...

Max Malins voted Premiership Player of the Month

1 month ago by Ultimate Rugby

Bristol Bears fullback Max Malins has been voted as September’s Gallagher Player of the Month, winning 33% of the public poll ahead of Bath Rugby centre pairing Will Butt and Ollie Lawrence and...

Tom Pearson pens new contract with Northampton Saints

1 month ago by Ultimate Rugby

Tom Pearson has committed his future to Northampton Saints, penning a contract extension to remain at cinch Stadium at Franklin’s Gardens beyond the current campaign.   The 24-year-old back...

British & Irish Lions agree with player profit share

1 month ago by Ultimate Rugby

The British & Irish Lions has today announced details of a new player agreement which will see players selected for the 2025 Tour to Australia benefit from a profit share model for the first time....

Breach Hat-Trick subdues the Black Ferns

1 month ago by Ultimate Rugby

England women are unbeaten in the WXV1 after wins over the USA and now the Balck Ferns. They have bagged 18 tries in the two games with a second week in a row nine try route. The Black Ferns scored a late...

Cam Regard returns to the All Blacks ahead of November tests

1 month ago by Ultimate Rugby

All Blacks Head Coach Scott Robertson and his co-selectors have named their All Blacks squad for the 2024 Lipovitan-D Challenge Cup and the Northern Tour.    The Northern Tour squad...

Black Ferns named for England challenge

1 month ago by Ultimate Rugby

The Black Ferns coaching group have named their match-day 23 to play England in their second Test of the WXV1 Tournament at Langley Events Centre in Langley.Live on Sky Sport NZ: Monday 7 October,...

Borthwick names 36-player squad for three-day training camp

1 month ago by Ultimate Rugby

England Rugby head coach Steve Borthwick has named a 36-player squad for a three-day training camp ahead of the forthcoming 2024 Autumn Nations Series. The squad will assemble on...

Everything you need to know about the second round of WXV 2024

1 month ago by Ultimate Rugby

WXV returned in style last weekend and now the teams are ready for a potentially decisive second round. England’s meeting with New Zealand takes top billing as WXV 1 moves to Langley Event Centre,...

Dumke to lead Springbok Women against Australia

1 month ago by Ultimate Rugby

Lusanda Dumke will lead the Springbok Women into battle on Saturday when they take on Australia at Athlone Stadium in Cape Town in the second round of WXV 2.   Dumke, playing in her 32nd Test, will...