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Beirne has red card for Barrett tackle rescinded

2 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

Ireland lock Tadhg Beirne has had the red card he was shown for a dangerous tackle on New Zealand's Beauden Barrett in last weekend's test in Chicago rescinded by an independent disciplinary committee. Beirne...

Jordie Barrett to return to NZ

2 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

All Blacks midfielder Jordie Barrett has been ruled out for the rest of the Northern Tour following the injury he sustained in the Test against Ireland.Scans have confirmed a high ankle injury as well...

Vannes announce the arrival of Richard Judd

2 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

New Zealand scrum-half Richard Judd has joined RC Vannes to bolster their half-back pairing and bring his extensive experience gained in Super Rugby and on the international stage. He has signed...

Scotland squad update ahead of All Blacks

2 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

Scotland’s squad has been reduced to 42 players ahead of this weekend’s match against the All Blacks. Debutants from last weekend, Harri Morris and Liam McConnell have both...

Oli Mathis Signs with Crusaders for 2027 & 2028

2 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

The Crusaders are proud to announce the signing of one of New Zealand rugby’s most exciting young talents, Oli Mathis, for the 2027 and 2028 Super Rugby seasons.Before then, Mathis will link up with...

Jimmy Gopperth announces his retirement from rugby

2 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

Jimmy Gopperth has announced his retirement at the age of 42, bringing down the curtain on a remarkable 23-year career spanning 526 professional games. The New Zealander confirmed the news on social media...

Ntlabakanye joins Springbok squad as Nche returns to SA

2 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

Asenathi Ntlabakanye joined the Springbok squad on Sunday as a replacement for Ox Nche, who suffered an injury during the team’s 61-7 victory against Japan at Wembley Stadium on Saturday.   Ntlabakanye,...

Erasmus happy with Japan game and looks ahead to France

2 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

Rassie Erasmus lauded his team for their physicality, intensity, and the respect they showed Japan as they registered an emphatic 61-7 victory at Wembley Stadium in London on Saturday, and although the...

Farrell and Sheehan reflect on Chicago loss | Press Conference

2 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

Andy Farrell and Dan Sheehan discuss the Ireland performance after the loss to New Zealand in Chicago 

VIDEO HIGHLIGHTS: Ireland v New Zealand

2 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

An early red card for Tadhg Beirne was just the start of what would be a poor day for Ireland in Chicago as the All Blacks bag a big win to start their November