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Boks call up Grobbelaar and Louw for November tour

23 hours ago by Ultimate Rugby

Johan Grobbelaar (hooker) and Wilco Louw (prop) were called up to the Springbok squad for the Castle Lager Outgoing Tour on Thursday, following the injury withdrawal of utility forward Jan-Hendrik Wessels.   Wessels,...

Sione Tuipulotu to captain Scotland

1 day ago by Ultimate Rugby

Sione Tuipulotu has been named as Scotland captain for The Famous Grouse Nations Series, as head coach Gregor Townsend today announced a 45-player group for the four November Test matches. There...

Four RWC winners return as Boks name squad for November tour

2 days ago by Ultimate Rugby

Four Rugby World Cup winners, Damian Willemse (utility back), Andre Esterhuizen (centre), RG Snyman and Franco Mostert (both locks), will make a welcome return to the Springbok squad for the Castle Lager...

Wales squad named for 2024 Autumn Nations Series

3 days ago by Ultimate Rugby

Senior men’s head coach Waren Gatland has named a 35-player squad to come into camp on Monday 28 October to begin preparations for the Autumn Nations Series. Wales face Fiji, Australia and South...

Bassett back as Tigers name unchanged pack

6 days ago by Ultimate Rugby

Leicester Tigers have named their matchday squad for Sunday’s double header at Mattioli Woods Welford Road, Michael Cheika’s side taking on Gloucester in round five of the Gallagher Premiership. Tigers...

Hendy returns for Northampton Saints against Sale Sharks

1 week ago by Ultimate Rugby

George Hendy is set to make his return to Northampton Saints’ starting line-up for the first time this season, as the 22-year-old starts against Sale Sharks on Friday (18 October, kick-off: 7.45pm).   Despite...

Borthwick names 36-player squad for Autumn Nations Series

1 week ago by Ultimate Rugby

England men’s head coach Steve Borthwick has named a 36-player training squad for the forthcoming Autumn Nations Series which begins on Saturday 2 November against New Zealand at Allianz Stadium,...

Premiership Rugby Round 4 review

1 week ago by Ultimate Rugby

Bristol Bears replaced Saracens at the top of the Premiership Rugby table on a thrilling Derby Weekend. The Bears beat Exeter Chiefs 40-35 at Sandy Park, while Saracens lost for the first time this season...

First home win for Chieka as Leicester beat Saints

1 week ago by Ultimate Rugby

Michael Cheika oversaw a memorable first home victory as Leicester Tigers boss as they beat rivals and Premiership title holders Northampton Saints. Freddie Steward put the hosts ahead with a try...

WATCH: Olly Cracknell scores

1 week ago by Ultimate Rugby

After an extremely competitive first half, Leicester Tigers' Olly Cracknell extended the home team lead when he crossed the line after a quick pick and drive from five metre out. Watch Below: Olly...