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Andy Farrell Signs Long-Term Contract Extension With IRFU

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

The IRFU (Irish Rugby Football Union) is delighted to announce that Andy Farrell has signed a new long-term contract to remain as Head Coach of the Men’s National Team until the end of the 2027 Rugby...

Ardie Savea wins top prize at ASB Rugby Awards

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

A month after claiming World Rugby’s biggest prize, Ardie Savea has claimed the Kelvin R Tremain Memorial Player of the Year at this evening’s ASB Rugby Awards. It is the second time Savea...

Japan Rugby League One Returns to Bumper Crowds

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

The return of Japan Rugby League One has been met with enthusiasm by Japanese fans, with overall attendance across the six matches in Division One only narrowly below that achieved by the first round of...

Sarah Hunter ‘so excited’ by prospect of Rugby World Cup launching in Sunderland

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Former England captain Sarah Hunter admits it is a dream to know the North East will host the opening fixture of the 2025 Women’s Rugby World Cup. It was confirmed on Monday by World Rugby and Rugby...

Women’s Rugby World Cup England 2025 confirms opening and closing venues

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Sunderland’s Stadium of Light will play host to England’s Red Roses in the opening match of an era-defining Women’s Rugby World Cup 2025, while Twickenham Stadium will look to set a new...

Japan League One Round 1 Review

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Division One – It’s the Fabulous Ozaki Brothers Tokyo Suntory Sungoliath winger Seiya Ozaki began where he left off last term, while his younger brother Taiga also got in on the try-scoring...

Australia and Argentina crowned Cape Town champs

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Australia claimed a first-ever Cape Town title, and their second HSBC SVNS 2024 victory in a row, with a gutsy 29-26 win over France in an epic women’s final to cue ecstatic celebrations. The men’s...

Mouthwatering 2024 Springbok home Test schedule revealed

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

  World’s top three in action in South Africa Ireland and New Zealand head to SA for two-test series each First Test against Portugal in July   Two of the Springboks’ biggest...

HSBC SVNS set to thrill Cape Town crowds on and off the pitch

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

The best 12 men’s and women’s rugby sevens teams in the world have been warmly welcomed to Cape Town ahead of the second round of HSBC SVNS 2024 on 9-10 December, which promises to be a thrilling...

Japan League One | Dream Team

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

The Japan League One kicks off this weekend and there has not been a lack of big names signed to play. With all the stars and World Cup winners represented we put together our Dream Team   1 Keita...