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Brave Blossoms make Lappies addition to Rugby World Cup squad

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

The Japan Rugby Football Union announced Friday that forwards Warner Dearns, Uwe Helu, Pieter "Lappies" Labuschagne and Amanaki Saumaki had been added to the Japan squad for this year's Rugby World Cup...

Japan 2023 World Cup Squad Announced

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

With just 24 days to go until Rugby World Cup kicks off in France, the Japan Rugby Football Union has announced the Brave Blossoms 2023 World Cup squad.   Revealed today by Head Coach Jamie...

Franzel September joins Springbok Women coaching staff

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

In a boost to the management of the Springbok Women, the experienced Franzel September has been added to the team’s coaching staff, joining Laurian Johannes-Haupt as assistant to interim head coach...

Reds sign All Blacks Alex Hodgman and Jeffery Toomaga-Allen

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

The Queensland Rugby Union (QRU) has announced former All Blacks Alex Hodgman and Jeffery Toomaga-Allen have signed with the Queensland Reds through 2025.  The pair bring more than 250 games...

Supercharged Samoa ready for 2023 Rugby World Cup

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

Samoa's option to take advantage of changed eligibility laws in rugby has created pre-World Cup interest in how the side's former internationals from other nations impact the event starting in France next...

Shocks, tries and world record highs! | 40-31 Best Rugby World Cup Moments

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

Dive in to more epic moments as we continue or countdown of the best Rugby World Cup, ahead of RWC 2023 kicking off in France next month!  

Farrell faces suspension prior to world cup

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

If there were ever doubts about Englands number ten jersey, they were all answered by Owen Farrell tonight at Twickenham. However, in shocking twist of events, England run the risk of possibly travelling...

Permutations for the latest round of Rugby World Cup 2023 warm-up matches

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

World Rugby has published the ranking permutations for the latest round of Rugby World Cup 2023 warm-up matches.   Permutation highlights: France cannot improve on third place in the rankings...

RWC 2015 Throwback: Hurt Lambie desperate to make up for Springboks embarrassment

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

Pat Lambie says he and the rest of a "hurting" South Africa squad are desperate to get back on the pitch and make amends for their humiliating Rugby World Cup defeat to Japan. Eddie Jones' Japan...

Jack Conan injury ‘nothing like’ foot problem which ruined last Rugby World Cup

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

Ireland insist Jack Conan’s latest foot injury is “nothing like” the issue which ruined his last Rugby World Cup and are optimistic he will be fit to feature in France. Andy Farrell’s...