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SA teams look for improvement on Super Saturday

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

While the Sharks and Cheetahs will look to build on their encouraging starts to the Champions Cup and EPCR Challenge Cup last week, the Bulls, Stormers, and Lions will target a strong comeback after suffering...

Neil Doak Appointed Ireland Men’s U20s Head Coach

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

The IRFU is today delighted to announce the appointment of Neil Doak as Ireland Men’s U20s Head Coach for the 2025 U20 Six Nations. Doak, who has overseen a number of preparatory...

All Blacks and Black Ferns confirm home fixtures for 2025

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

A Black Ferns-All Blacks double-header at Sky Stadium in Wellington will be the centre point of an action-packed 2025 domestic Test season featuring nine matches across New Zealand.The Black Ferns Rugby...

Maddy Grant joins Harlequins Women

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

Harlequins can confirm Canadian back-row Maddy Grant has joined the Club as injury cover for the remainder of the 2024-25 season. The flanker makes the move to South West London as injury cover for her...

Match Day Programme: Bath v La Rochelle

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

Fixture: Bath v La Rochelle Venue: The Rec, Bath, England Kickoff Time: 20:00 (GMT) Referee: Andrew Brace   Form Guide:   Bath: WWWWW La Rochelle: WLWLL      Best...

Smith to earn 50th cap in Champions Cup opener against Castres

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

Fin Smith will mark a half-century of appearances for Northampton Saints as the men this weekend in Black, Green and Gold kick-off their Investec Champions Cup campaign against Castres Olympique...

Four changes for Sale ahead of Champions Cup opener

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

Alex Sanderson has made four changes to his XV to face Glasgow Warriors in the first pool stage game of this season’s Investec Champions Cup. England quartet George Ford, Luke Cowan-Dickie, Ben Curry...

Chiefs team Named for South African Clash

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

Exeter Chiefs have named their side for their 2024/25 Investec Champions Cup opener against Hollywoodbets Sharks in Durban on Saturday afternoon. Chiefs, who were drawn in Pool One earlier this year,...

Quins name travelling squad to face Racing 92

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

Harlequins have named their matchday 23 to open their Investec Champions Cup campaign against Racing 92 in Paris on Saturday (20:00 GMT, live on Premier Sports). International stars Marcus Smith and Chandler...

Marler prepares for fitting finale against Bears

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

It is fitting that Joe Marler will call time on his rugby career against Bristol Bears – after all, he was so important for Harlequins that they flew him in on a helicopter for the most famous...