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Leone Nakarawa Premiership bound?

4 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

According to a report by French newspaper Midi Olympique, Fiji star Leone Nakarawa is set to leave Top 14 club Toulon at the end of the season.   Nakarawa joined the Top 14 club from the Glasgow...

Dream XV: The International stars of the new Japanese League

4 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

The new Japanese club competition kicks off this weekend under the new name, the Japan Rugby League One.   We take a look at the international stars that will light up the tournament in the top...

2022 Six Nations to be played behind closed doors?

4 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Plans are being put in place to host the lion’s share of the 2022 Six Nations competition behind closed doors with no options for postponements.    England are the only participating...

Quins' Turner-Hall selected as ENG U20 defence coach

4 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Harlequins academy coach Jordan Turner-Hall has been entrusted with the duties of the England U20 defence coach for the upcoming Six Nations tournament.    After an admirable playing career,...

Eddie Jones shuts down Lions rumours and names two better suited candidates

4 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

England head coach Eddie Jones says he has no interest in coaching the British and Irish Lions despite being linked with the head coach role.   Jones was asked, 'would you like to add British and...

Wales' Biggar worried by 'backwards step' if crowds are banned for Six Nations

4 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Dan Biggar fears a "huge step backwards" if there are no crowds allowed at matches moving into 2022. While crowds at sporting events have yet to be capped in England, matches in Wales and Scotland are...

Ford & Smith rank higher than Farrell in best men's rugby players in Britain

4 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

George Ford and Marcus Smith rank higher than England captain Owen Farrell on a list of the 30 best men's rugby players in Britain in 2021.   The list compiled by The Telegraph's Ben Coles...

25 of the worst rugby jerseys EVER

4 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

There have been some fantastic rugby jerseys over the years, however, not all jerseys are hits.   We take a look at some of the worst EVER.   EDINBURGH - 2007/08   PERPIGNAN - 2009/10   MELBOURNE...

England's 2022 Autumn Nations Series schedule announced

4 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

The recent announcement of England’s 2022 Autumn Nations Series schedule sees them gain some much-valued experience ahead of the 2023 World Cup in France as they will do battle with two teams (Argentina...

Tigers break Bristol hearts in 84th minute

4 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Leicester Tigers leave it late to win at Ashton Gate after clawing back from a 10 point defecit.    The game within a game was most certianly the battle between Sinckler and Bristol bound Genge...