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RWC Match Preview: England v Argentina

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

England, finalists in 2019, open their Rugby World Cup 2023 challenge with a difficult clash against an Argentina side confident of booking a place in the knockout phase of the competition.   Tournament...

ENGLAND TEAM TO FACE ARGENTINA IN WORLD CUP OPENER

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Steve Borthwick has named his team to play Argentina in England’s opening match of Rugby World Cup at Stade de Marseille. Courtney Lawes is named captain at blindside flanker and is joined in the...

Springboks announce team to begin title defence

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Springbok scrumhalf Faf de Klerk wins his 50th Test cap in a settled Springbok team for the momentous Rugby World Cup opener against Scotland in Marseille on Sunday. De Klerk is one of 11 players to retain...

Steven Kitshoff Overtakes Irish Star as URC Top 100 Leader

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Springbok prop Steven Kitshoff has risen to the No 1 spot in the latest update to the URC Top 100 with forward players dominating the upper end of the ‘pound-for-pound’ rankings.   Based...

Tim Swiel and Mitch Eadie join Edinburgh Rugby on short-term deals

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Edinburgh Rugby today completed the signing of stand-off Tim Swiel and back-row Mitch Eadie on short-term deals, with the duo set to provide cover during the upcoming Rugby World Cup. Swiel,...

Welsh region announce 'ground-breaking' home game to be played in London

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

The Ospreys have confirmed they will be facing South African outfit the Sharks at the Twickenham Stoop in London this November. It will be the first time a Welsh side have decided to play a home United...

Borthwick confirms his 33 to go to France

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Jonny May (Gloucester Rugby) and Alex Mitchell (Northampton Saints) are included in the squad replacing Jack van Poortvliet (Leicester Tigers) and Anthony Watson.   ENGLAND’S OFFICIAL 2023...

Sharks announce signing of Springbok scrumhalf Francois Hougaard

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

The Sharks signed former Springbok scrumhalf Francois Hougaard, on a short-term deal, the Durban side announced on Sunday. The 35-year-old Blue Bulls legend can also play on the wing, as the Sharks look...

Lawes to bring up century against Fiji at Twickenham

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Courtney Lawes (Northampton Saints) will win his 100th cap as England captain on Saturday as Steve Borthwick’s men take on Fiji at Twickenham Stadium (kick-off 3.15pm) in the last of England’s...

Lee Barron and Sam Prendergast added to Leinster Senior Squad for 2023/24

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Leinster Rugby Head Coach Leo Cullen has confirmed a further two additions to his senior squad for the 2023/24 season with two players promoted from the Leinster Academy.   Lee Barron and Sam Prendergast...