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Former England scrumhalf Willi Heinz makes his NPC return

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Former England scrumhalf Willi Heinz makes his return to provincial rugby this weekend after being named on the Canterbury bench to face Manawatu in their NPC season opener.   Heinz left the Crusaders...

Every United Rugby Championship Clubs New Signing Ahead Of The 2022/23 Season

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

The United Rugby Championship sides have kicked off the pre-season ahead of the second season of the competition with some new faces in the squads.   We run you through every signing...

Chris Boyd to mentor Highlanders coaching group

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Chris Boyd will join the Highlander’s coaching group in 2023 as Coaching Mentor. Boyd will draw on his wealth of coaching experience to help guide new Head Coach, Clarke Dermody, and his coaching...

Every Premiership Clubs New Signings Ahead Of The 2022/23 Season

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Premiership clubs have begun their preparations ahead of the 2022/23 season.     We take a look at the new signings each club has made ahead of the new season.     Bath...

Champions Cup and Challenge Cup weekends confirmed

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

La Rochelle who won a first Heineken Champions Cup in such dramatic fashion in May, will launch the defence of their title at Stade Marcel Deflandre against another former tournament winner, Northampton...

Former Worcester captain signs for Bath

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Former Worcester Warriors captain GJ van Velze has joined Bath Rugby, adding strong experience and leadership to the club’s pack options.   The South African, who can play multiple...

2022-23 Gallagher Premiership Fixtures Released

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

The 2022-23 Gallagher Premiership season is set to kick off on Friday 9 September with Bristol Bears taking on Bath Rugby and Sale Sharks hosting Northampton Saints.    Defending champions...

Dan Biggar on Wales’ chance to make history

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Prior to jetting off to South Africa Wales were given very little chance of competing with the world champions, let alone beating them. But the Wales captain was having none of that with the belief and...