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Glasgow Warriors appoint Franco Smith as Head Coach on an initial two-year contract

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Glasgow Warriors have appointed Franco Smith as the club’s new Head Coach on an initial two-year contract.     Smith, 50, joins from the Italian Rugby Federation where...

Every TOP14 Clubs New Signing Ahead Of The 2022/23 Season

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Montpellier will be looking to defend their maiden TOP 14 title in 2022/23.     We take a look at their new signings as well as all the other new arrivals in the league ahead of...

RANKED: Current Tier 1 coaches' win ratios

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Ahead of the 2022 Rugby Championship, we look at the win ratios for the current tier 1 test head coaches.     Argentina and South Africa secured Series victories in July, while...

Gloucester re-sign Jake Polledri

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Gloucester Rugby is thrilled to announce that Jake Polledri is back. After nearly two years on the side lines following a serious injury sustained playing for Italy, Polledri has signed a new contract...

Sam Cane 'isn’t even good enough for Italy'- Stuart Barnes

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

All Blacks' captain Sam Cane has come under fire for his performances following the series' defeat to Ireland.   Cane has been retained as the All Blacks captain ahead of their two Rugby...

1, 999 caps: The most capped Test rugby XV of all time - by position

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Another international test window has come and gone.    A thrilling and historic July test window saw new additions to the test centurion club, and we take a look at what the most capped...

The Eight Players Who Have Scored 1 000 Test Points

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

In the series-deciding test match between New Zealand and Ireland, Jonathan Sexton joined an exclusive group of players who have scored 1000 points in test rugby.   We take a look at...

RANKED: The countries with the most test centurions

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

An elite group of 80 men's international players have reached the incredible milestone of 100 test caps.     Even some of the most talented players who have graced the rugby pitch...