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Under-20 Summer Series to take place in Italy

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

  Before the World Rugby U20 Championship returns in 2023, Six Nations Rugby has confirmed its commitment to support the rugby pathway for the next generation of rugby talent, by staging the event...

Fi Fletcher announces retirement

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

One of Harlequins Women’s longest-serving players Fi Fletcher has announced her retirement from rugby   Fletcher, who holds the record for the second-most appearances for the Club, has hung...

Keith Earls Signs Contract Extension To RWC23

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Ireland and Munster back Keith Earls has signed a contract extension up until the end of the 2023 Rugby World Cup in France.     Keith has played 96 times for Ireland scoring 34 international...

Tom Wood to retire from professional rugby

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Northampton Saints legend Tom Wood will hang up his boots at the end of the 2021/22 season after an incredible 12 seasons at cinch Stadium at Franklin’s Gardens.   The 35-year-old flanker...

Report: Twickenham to host Southern Hemisphere powerhouses

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Twickenham will host two Southern Hemisphere powerhouses ahead of the 2023 Rugby World Cup, according to a report by the Daily Mail.   New Zealand and South Africa are set to clash at the home of...

Australia win Sevens gold in London as Series title race goes on to Los Angeles

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Australia win HSBC London Sevens with thrilling extra time 19-14 triumph over New Zealand thanks to hat-trick hero Henry Paterson Victory brings Australia first Series gold medal since Sydney 2018 and...

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

3 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...

Simon Hammersley to retire at the end of the season

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Sale Sharks can today confirm that full-back Simon Hammersley will leave the club and retire from rugby at the end of the current season to pursue a career outside the sport.     The 29-year-old...

Champions Cup Final Teams: Double Injury Boost For La Rochelle, Three Leinster Milestones

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

  The teams for Saturday's Champions Cup final at the Stade Velodrome in Marseille have been named.   Leinster unchanged from semi-final Will Skelton and Brice Dulin fit for La Rochelle Garry Ringrose...

Hoskins pens new deal with London Irish

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

London Irish can confirm that front-row forward Ollie Hoskins has signed a new deal with the Club and has pledged his future to the Exiles.   The Australia international, who earned his first cap...