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Munster squad update

10 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

The Munster squad returned to training at the HPC on Thursday after a busy Christmas period with the next game against Toulon in France on Saturday week in the Investec Champions Cup. On the injury front,...

George Furbank re-signs for Northampton Saints

10 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

GEORGE FURBANK RE-SIGNS FOR NORTHAMPTON SAINTS George Furbank has committed his future to Northampton Saints, with the Club today confirming the fullback has penned a new deal. After rising through the...

Top 14 Round 11 Wrap-Up

10 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

Ultimate Rugby and Larissa Falls are detailing the thrills and spills, winners and losers, try scorers and goal kickers from Round 11 of France’s Top14 League. Oyonnax v PauFT = Oyonnax 34 –...

England facing front-row injury crisis as Joe Marler awaits verdict on arm issue

10 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

Steve Borthwick faced with front-row concerns ahead of Six Nations.   Harlequins prop Joe Marler’s arm injury is being assessed by specialists amid front-row concerns for England ahead of...

“Excited” Jo Yapp aiming to drive Wallaroos forward

10 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

For Jo Yapp, the opportunity to become the first full-time head coach of the Wallaroos and lead a talented squad on the road to Women’s Rugby World Cup 2025 was too good to turn down. Yapp, the...

Patrice Lagisquet: The man who unlocked Portugal's potential

10 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

The former Os Lobos head coach looks back on his four years in charge, which included a stellar performance at Men's Rugby World Cup 2023. It all started with a simple approach to the president of the...

Bristol Bears land world-class signing

10 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

NEWS: Fijian sensation Viliame Mata will join Bristol Bears from Edinburgh ahead of the 2024/25 season, the club confirmed. The 32-year-old, one of the game’s most exciting superstars, was a standout...

Scarlets edged out at Rodney Parade

10 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

In monsoon conditions at Rodney Parade, Scarlets came out on the wrong side of a tight, edgy contest that went down to the wire. A disallowed try and a couple of late misses at goal  proved the difference...

World Rugby Chairman Sir Bill Beaumont awarded Knight Grand Cross of the Order of the British Empire for services to rugby in His Majesty The King’s New Year’s Honours lis

10 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

World Rugby Chairman Sir Bill Beaumont has expressed his gratitude and says that he is “honoured and humbled” after being awarded the Knight Grand Cross of the Order of the British Empire for...

Match Preview: Leinster vs Ulster

10 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

A look ahead to Ulster's first match of 2024, as Dan McFarland's side face a trip to the RDS Arena to take on Leinster Rugby in Round 9 of the BKT United Rugby Championship. Ulster hope to...