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So Close for Sagamihara

10 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

There might only have been two matches in the first weekend of a two-part Round Six in Japan Rugby League One, but that didn’t stop Tokyo Suntory Sungoliath and Mitsubishi Sagamihara Dynaboars producing...

Saints sign Gabriel Hamer-Webb on short-term contract

10 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

Northampton Saints have signed wing Gabriel Hamer-Webb on a short-term contract as cover for injured players and those on international duty. The 23-year-old former England Under-20s international will...

Snowsill: Allianz Premiership Womens Rugby stars forging the way for inaugural Lions squad

10 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

Former Bristol Bears and Wales fly-half Elinor Snowsill is confident Allianz Premiership Women’s Rugby home nation stars will be at forefront of the newly formed British & Irish Lions women’s...

On this day 2004: World Cup winner Martin Johnson announces England retirement

10 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

Captain Johnson led England to their World Cup triumph in Australia the previous November. England’s World Cup-winning captain Martin Johnson announced his retirement from international rugby as...

England prop Mako Vunipola announces international retirement

10 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

The 32-year-old won 79 caps for England and also represented the British and Irish Lions in nine Tests. England prop Mako Vunipola has announced his retirement from international rugby. Vunipola amassed...

Andy Farrell: A Rugby Journey

10 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

Andy Farrell is a highly decorated Rugby League player who represented Wigan for over a decade, making 370 appearances. He became the youngest player to win a Challenge Cup Final when at age 17 when coming...

Andy Farrell A Rugby Journey

10 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

Andy Farrell is a highly decorated Rugby League player who represented Wigan for over a decade, making 370 appearances. He became the youngest player to win a Challenge Cup Final when at age 17 when coming...

Andy Farrell Appointed as Lions Head Coach

10 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

The British & Irish Lions has today announced the appointment of Andy Farrell as Head Coach for the Lions Men’s 2025 Tour to Australia. The Ireland Head Coach was unveiled at an official...

Japan Rugby League One 2023-24 Round Five Preview

10 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

Division One – Sungoliath Aiming to Avoid Feeling Blue They did it last season to Saitama Panasonic Wild Knights.They did it again just before Christmas to Kubota Spears Funabashi Tokyo Bay.Can...

Andy Farrell set for British and Irish Lions appointment

10 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

The Ireland head coach is expected to lead the Lions on their 2025 tour to Australia. The British and Irish Lions are expected to name Andy Farrell as their head coach for the 2025 tour to Australia. Farrell...