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The Fijians and Samoans who could follow the likes of Piutau in trading test teams

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

On Friday, Tonga's head coach named his squad for the Pacific Nations Cup & World Cup Qualifier 2022 this July.     Included in his squad were the likes of Israel Folau, Charles...

Israel Folau and Charles Piutau will return to test rugby in July with Tonga

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Tonga head coach Toutai Kefu has named his squad for the Pacific Nations Cup & World Cup Qualifier 2022 this July.   Kefu has included former Wallaby outside back Israel Folau and...

Ealing Trailfinders sign Wales international

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Ealing Trailfinders have confirmed the signing of Welsh international and Dragons wing Jonah Holmes.     The 29-year-old, who can play on the wing or fullback, moves to Trailfinders following...

Pacific Nations Cup returns in July for its 15th edition

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Fiji will host the World Rugby Pacific Nations Cup 2022, which also features Australia A, Samoa and Tonga, from 2-16 July with matches taking place in Suva and Lautoka.     The tournament...

Pierre Schoeman re-signs with Edinburgh Rugby

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Fan favourite Pierre Schoeman has re-signed with Edinburgh Rugby, the Club confirmed on Thursday.   Schoeman, 28, puts pen-to-paper on an extension which sees the nine-times...

‘Global rugby union tournament is only way to save the smaller nations’

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Global rugby chiefs agreed in principle to back plans for a new biennial world championship — and were immediately presented with the consequences of failing to deliver the competition, writes TheTimes.     The...

Unions in talks about massive shake-up of international rugby scene

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

A massive development is in the pipeline with regard to the international rugby scene.    The proposed idea of the Nations Championship – a competition involving twelve teams (England,...

Players out to show all that glitters is Blue at Eden Park

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

The boys are firmly focussed on a performance of quality to celebrate their return home to Eden Park where they take on the Melbourne Rebels on Friday night.   While they return from two...

Cardiff Rugby sign Wallaby, Lopeti Timani

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Cardiff Rugby are thrilled to announce the signing of Lopeti Timani from RC Toulonnaise.   The 6ft 5ins, 19 stone second-row will arrive at the Arms Park in the summer to provide further muscle...

Israel Folau return imminent and could face the Wallabies

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

50 years after Tonga beat Australia at Ballymore they could face again in Brisbane. Tonga coach and Wallaby legend, Toutai Kefu, is hoping the two sides will meet next year on the 50th anniversary of that...