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Ledesma opening the door for future European-based Pumas recalls

8 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Under the guidance of Mario Ledesma, a number of European-based Los Pumas players could receive recalls especially with the Rugby World Cup less than 12 months away.   The former Pumas hooker...

Stuart Olding on his return to rugby: ‘It’s been a blessing to get back onto the pitch’

8 years ago by Breaking News.ie : Rugby

Brive coach Jeremy Davidson believes Stuart Olding will be a big success in France as he rebuilds his rugby career after being sacked by Ulster and the IRFU.

O'Gara To Receive World Rugby Hall Of Fame Honour

8 years ago by Irish Rugby News

World Rugby has announced that five legends of the game - Ireland's Ronan O'Gara, Liza Burgess (Wales), Stephen Larkham (Australia), Pierre Villepreux (France) and Bryan Williams (New Zealand) - will be...

5 Legends Inducted into the World Rugby Hall of Fame

8 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

World Rugby has announced that five legends of the game in Liza Burgess (Wales), Stephen Larkham (Australia), Ronan O’Gara (Ireland), Pierre Villepreux (France) and Bryan Williams (New Zealand) will...

Cullen Expecting 'A Very Good Test' In Pre-Season Opener

8 years ago by Irish Rugby News

The Leinster team to face US Montauban in their first pre-season match has been named. An extended squad of 28 players will travel to France today ahead of Friday night's friendly against the Pro D2 side...

Newcastle Falcons sign Portugese international

8 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Newcastle Falcons have completed the signing of outside centre Pedro Bettencourt from French club Carcassonne.   A Portugese international at both 7s and 15s, the 23-year-old spent two seasons in...

5 Rookies to watch out for in the Top 14

8 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

With the French U20 side winning the World Championship and 6 Nations last season it will come as no surprise that our 5 players to watch all come from the national side but are yet to set the Top 14 alight...

Leicester Tigers sign Two International Front Rowers

8 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Leicester Tigers have added Fiji international prop Campese Ma’afu and Tonga international prop David Feao to their squad for the 2018/19 season.    Experienced front-rower Campese...

Clermont to sign John Hardie

8 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Former Edinburgh and Scotland flanker John Hardie looks to have found a new club after flying to France and linking up with Top 14 side Clermont.   The 16-Test cap international will continue his...

Unselected All Blacks XV

8 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

The All Blacks are the World's best team for a number of reasons, one of them being their enormous amount depth in a number of positions.    All Blacks head coach Steve Hansen and his...