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Henry Arundell likened to Christian Cullen by former England international

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Breakout London Irish star Henry Arundell has been tipped to feature for England at the Rugby World Cup in France next year.   Speculation is rife at the moment as to which country Arundell...

McCall heaps praise on scrumhalf Davies

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Saracens boss Mark McCall has been decidedly complimentary regarding the contribution of Wales scrumhalf Aled Davies.    It is a big weekend for Saracens who face Toulon in the Challenge Cup...

Ross Moriarty a doubt for South Africa tour

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Wales and Dragons back row Ross Moriarty is a major doubt for the summer tour of South Africa as he prepares to have knee surgery.     Moriarty, 28, was taken off on a stretcher in the first...

Ireland confirm November Tests

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Andy Farrell’s Ireland will take on World Champions South Africa this November as the Springboks play in Dublin for the first time in five years as part of the 2022 Autumn Nations Series at Aviva...

Agustin Creevy suspended for pulling Etzebeth's hair

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

London Irish hooker Agustin Creevy has been suspended for one week following an independent Disciplinary Hearing arising from his club’s EPCR Challenge Cup quarter-final match against RC Toulon at...

Wallabies reveal new jerseys for the 2022 test season

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

The Wallabies and ASICS have today launched the two new jerseys the side will wear during the 2022 Test season. The 2022 gold jersey is the second iteration since returning to the distinct hue the team...

Tomas Lezana signs new Scarlets contract

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Argentina international Tomas Lezana has extended his stay in West Wales by signing a new Scarlets contract.   The 28-year-old flanker, capped 40 times for his country, arrived in Llanelli after...

Unions in talks about massive shake-up of international rugby scene

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

A massive development is in the pipeline with regard to the international rugby scene.    The proposed idea of the Nations Championship – a competition involving twelve teams (England,...

Six Nations would be good for South Africa, says Etzebeth

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Eben Etzebeth is open to the idea of South Africa playing in the Six Nations in future, saying he would "love" to participate in the competition.   The Springboks are committed to playing in...

Mathieu Bastareaud to leave Lyon and return to Toulon

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Former France international Mathieu Bastareaud could return to Toulon next season.   However, his return to the club where he won a Top 14 title and three Champions Cup trophies could be in a coaching...