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Iain Henderson signs new two-year deal with Ulster

2 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

Ulster captain, Iain Henderson, has committed his future to the province, signing a two-year deal that will keep him playing in an Ulster jersey until at least 2027. The 32-year-old forward...

Leinster Rugby and IRFU Announce New Contract for Head Coach, Leo Cullen

2 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

The IRFU and Leinster Rugby have this morning confirmed a new two-year contract for Leinster Rugby Head Coach Leo Cullen. Speaking to leinsterrugby.ie, Leinster Rugby CEO Shane Nolan said, “I am...

World Rugby Hall of Fame to recognise five legends of the game

2 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

World Rugby has announced that five players spread across sevens and 15s will be inducted into the World Rugby Hall of Fame at the World Rugby Awards in Monaco on 24 November.   The contributions...

Samu Kerevi to miss rest of Spring Tour

2 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

Wallabies centre Samu Kerevi has copped a two match ban for his high shot during the Wallabies’ win over Wales. Kerevi was sent off just after the break after collecting Wales flanker Jac Morgan...

Argentina team named for last fixture of the year

2 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

Los Pumas have named their matchday squad to face France at the Stade de France in what will be the last match of the November Window, and of the year. With 6 wins and 5 losses, Felipe Contepomi's team...

Hanekom to earn first Springbok cap

2 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

Jaden and Jordan Hendrikse – the 36th set of Springbok brothers – have been paired at halfback for the season’s final Test against Wales in the last match of the Castle Lager Outgoing...

Dakuwaqa to replace Radradra

2 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

Stade Francaise winger Peniasi Dakuwaqa has been called into the Fiji camp to replace suspended outside back Semi Radradra for the remainder of the Autumn Nations Series campaign. Radradra copped a 3-match...

Italy vs Georgia: A statistical look

2 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

  Italy vs Georgia The crowd were treated to a proverbial game of two halves in Genoa on Saturday. Georgia took an 11-point lead into the break, before the Azzurri scored 14 unanswered points to...

France vs New Zealand: A statistical look

2 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

The second full round of fixtures in this year’s Autumn Nations Series saw a mix of tight clashes and resounding victories – we take a look at some of the key stats from the weekend. France...

Ireland vs Argentina: A statistical look

2 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

The second full round of fixtures in this year’s Autumn Nations Series saw a mix of tight clashes and resounding victories – we take a look at some of the key stats from the weekend. After...