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Future stars prepare for U20 Championship’s return in South Africa

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

The World Rugby U20 Championship 2023 kicks off a month from today on 24 June, when the global age-grade competition returns for the first time since 2019 before the pandemic, with rugby’s next generation...

Salakaia-Loto leaves Saints with immediate effect

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Northampton Saints today confirms that lock Lukhan Salakaia-Loto will depart the Club with immediate effect.   The 26-year-old second row joined the men in Black, Green and Gold ahead of the 2022/23...

England men's U20 tour of Georgia squad announcement

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

England men’s U20 head coach Mark Mapletoft has named his travelling squad ahead of a two-match tour of Georgia against its U20 side, which is part of England's preparations for the World Rugby U20...

Updates to Barbarian F.C. and World XV squads confirmed

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Sam Johnson and Taichi Takahashi have been added to the Barbarian F.C. squad for this weekend’s Killik Cup clash at Twickenham Stadium, and Jordi Murphy also joins the World XV.   Glasgow...

Teddy Wilson named as Junior Wallabies captain

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

NSW Waratahs scrumhalf Teddy Wilson has been announced as Junior Wallabies captain for 2023. Wilson will lead the side in a two-match series against the New Zealand U20s next week before the squad heads...

REPORTS: Lukhan Salakaia-Loto signs with Rebels

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Australian rugby has received a huge boost ahead of the World Cup, with Lukhan Salakaia-Loto to return Down Under less than 12 months after leaving for Northampton, reports The Roar.   The...

Duarttee darts away with World Series award

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Mr Mark Alexander, President of SA Rugby, congratulated Springbok Sevens playmaker Ricardo Duarttee, who was named as the Rookie of the Year at the annual HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series awards in London...

Handre Pollard injury update

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

The Springboks have been given a pertinent update on flyhalf Handre Pollard injury after his club, the Leicester Tigers, disclosed the prognosis of his injury.  The Springboks’ No 1 flyhalf...

“Disappointed” Blitzboks finish on a high in London

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

The Springbok Sevens team shrugged off the disappointment of not making the quarter-finals at the HSBC London Sevens with two big wins on Sunday to claim ninth spot at Twickenham as the HSBC World Rugby...

Thumbs up from Nienaber as Boks wrap up Durban camp

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Springbok coach Jacques Nienaber said he was satisfied that the small group of players present at the first of two preparation camps in Durban this month had reached their objectives as they launch into...