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England squad update

10 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

35 players have assembled at the Honda England Rugby Performance Centre, Pennyhill Park, to continue preparations for the upcoming Guinness Six Nations Test match against Italy at Allianz Stadium on Sunday...

Springboks great Willie le Roux adding a new string to his bow

10 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

At the age of 35, Willie le Roux is proving he’s one old dog who certainly can learn new tricks.   For more than a decade, the man from the Western Cape has been one of the finest full-backs...

Gloucester Rugby sign Ben Loader

10 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

Outside back Ben Loader has joined Gloucester Rugby for the 2025/26 season. Loader, from Reading, joined the London Irish academy at fifteen years old and made his professional debut against Edinburgh...

Mike Adamson presented with referee cap

10 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

Mike Adamson, who ended a 19-year absence of a Scottish referee controlling a men’s Six Nations Championship game, has today been presented with his referee cap. Adamson, 40,  who represented...

Greg Fisilau signs new Exeter Chiefs contract

10 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

Exeter Chiefs back rower Greg Fisilau has signed a new contract to stay with the club. Establishing himself in the last year as a dominant force in the Chiefs back row, Fisilau has gained the praise of...

URC Origin Round: The wandering career of Rory Jennings

10 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

When it comes to his rugby journey, Rory Jennings has a longer tale to tell than most. It’s fair to say he’s had something of a wandering career - one that has taken in spells at Bath, Jersey,...

Suaalii and Walton Out for Round Three Clash against Fijian Drua

10 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

The NSW Waratahs have made two changes to the starting side that won their Super Rugby Pacific Round 1 clash against the Highlanders for their Round 3 fixture against the Fijian Drua at Allianz Stadium...

Positive news for Loughman and Nankivell as Munster issue report

10 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

The Munster squad are continuing preparations at the HPC ahead of Friday night’s URC Round 12 clash against Edinburgh at Virgin Media Park.   On the injury front, there is good news for...

Dupont: France ready for huge Ireland clash in Six Nations

10 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

France will be ready for a "huge" Six Nations meeting with Ireland, so says captain Antoine Dupont. Les Bleus cruised to an emphatic 73-24 victory over Italy in Rome on Sunday. With 14 tries scored,...

England A defeat Ireland A at wet Ashton Gate

10 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

England A followed on from England's Calcutta Cup victory with a 28-12 win over Ireland A in a hard-fought game at Bristol Bears' Ashton Gate. Tries from Ollie Hassell-Collins, Jack van Poortvliet and...