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Winners & Losers: Scotland Six Nations Squad

10 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

Ahead of the Scotland team announcements for Six Nations tournament we look at some of the winners and losers. Winners: First on the list are four players who have received their first call up by Head...

History-making female referee and TMO retires

10 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

Joy Neville will retire from refereeing at the end of this season aged 40; She made history as the first female TMO at a men's World Cup; She also had a distinguished playing career in which she captained...

Good weekend for Bulls, Stormers and Sharks in Europe

10 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

The Vodacom Bulls and DHL Stormers produced impressive performances over the weekend for an encouraging double for the South African teams in the Investec Champions Cup, while the Hollywoodbets Sharks...

Who wouldn’t want Owen Farrell? Stuart Lancaster confirms Racing 92 interest

10 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

A move to France would make the Saracens star ineligible for England selection. Stuart Lancaster has confirmed Racing 92 are interested in recruiting Owen Farrell from Saracens but insists a deal has...

Champions Cup: Bordeaux v Saracens

10 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

The final game of the Champions Cup Round 3 is Bordeaux v Saracens in France.    A key match up is certainly at 10 where Jalibert and Farrell do battle. The hosts have won their opening two...

Team news: Bordeaux Begles v Saracens

10 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

BACKS AND ATTACK COACH KEVIN SORRELL SAYS THE GROUP CAN’T WAIT FOR SUNDAY’S BLOCKBUSTER INVESTEC CHAMPIONS CUP CLASH AGAINST BORDEAUX BEGLES. The Men in Black head to the South West of France...

Tigers name strong side against La Rochelle

10 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

Leicester Tigers have named their team for Sunday’s Investec Champions Cup clash against La Rochelle at Stade Marcel Deflandre at 3:15pm GMT live on TNT Sports. Tigers travel to the two-time defending...

European Rugby crunch time for Prem sides

10 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

The return of European action will see a host of Gallagher Premiership Rugby sides bid to secure safe passage to the knockout stages. For the four English clubs unbeaten in the Investec Champions Cup,...

Posolo Tuilagi not eligible for France team

10 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

The information was revealed by L'Indépendant this Friday morning. USAP second row Posolo Tuilagi would not be eligible for the France team. Fans were anticipating see him during the next Six...

Aki And Fryday Named Guinness Rugby Writers Players Of The Year

10 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

Today, Ireland and Connacht centre, Bundee Aki and ex-Ireland captain and Exeter Chiefs Lock, Nichola Fryday have been named the Guinness Rugby Writers of Ireland Men’s and Women’s 15s Players...