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Alun Wyn Jones announces retirement from international rugby

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Wales and Lions great Alun Wyn Jones has announced his shock retirement from international rugby just months out from the World Cup.   The 37-year-old lock made 170 international appearances,...

Thumbs up from Nienaber as Boks wrap up Durban camp

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Springbok coach Jacques Nienaber said he was satisfied that the small group of players present at the first of two preparation camps in Durban this month had reached their objectives as they launch into...

Barbarians announce their squad to play World XV

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

The Barbarians face the World XV at Twickenham at the end of the month. Here is their squad ahead of the clash.   Forwards:   Nic Dolly (Leicester Tigers / England) Taulupe Faletau (Cardiff...

Mark Nawaqanitawase re-signs with Waratahs, Rugby Australia

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Rugby Australia and the New South Wales Waratahs have today announced the re-signing of exciting outside back Mark Nawaqanitawase until the end of the 2024 season. The 22 year-old made his Wallabies debut...

New contract for Samson Lee

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Scarlets are delighted to announce that long-serving prop Samson Lee has signed a new contract.   The 30-year-old tight-head made his Scarlets debut 11 years ago and has gone to play 164 matches...

Springboks switch to Test mode in Durban

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

The Springboks made the big switch to Test mode on Wednesday as they returned to the training field in Durban at the first of two preparation camps this month to kick into gear for the international season.   This...

URC Awards: 2022/23 Elite XV Has Been Named

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

All five participating nations were represented in the United Rugby Championship Elite XV for the 2022/23 season.   Ireland accounted for six of the 15 players selected, which were determined by...

Nominees Announced For Rugby Players Ireland Awards

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Caelan Doris, Mack Hansen, Hugo Keenan and Dan Sheehan were today announced as nominees for the prestigious Bank of Ireland Men’s XVs Players’ Player of the Year Award. Set to be hosted...

Peyper and Jonker named on RWC match official panel

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Two South Africans, Jaco Peyper and Marius Jonker, were included in the team of match officials World Rugby announced on Wednesday for Rugby World Cup 2023 in France later this year.   A total of...

Dan Lydiate signs for Dragons

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Dragons RFC have officially announced the major signing of Wales and British & Irish Lions back row star Dan Lydiate. Vastly experienced forward Lydiate – recently named in the preliminary World...