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Angus O'Brien to rejoin Dragons from Scarlets

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

The Dragons have announced the signing and return of full-back/fly-half Angus O’Brien to the region ahead of the 2022/23 campaign.     Caerleon-born O’Brien came through the...

Bill Sweeney being treated for pulmonary embolism

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

The RFU has confimred that CEO Bill Sweeney was admitted to hospital on Friday and he is being treated for pulmonary embolism.  Bill is expected to make a full recovery and return to work.   "Bill...

Springboks to face Australia for the first time in Adelaide

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

The Springboks will play a Test in Adelaide for the first time when they line up against the Wallabies in the first of their two Rugby Championship matches in Australia on Saturday, 27 August, with their...

Andre Esterhuizen back on the Springboks' radar

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Andre Esterhuizen is back on the Springboks' radar according to reports in South Africa.   Esterhuizen has been in stellar form this season for Harlequins and claimed four back-to-back man of the...

"12 long months and finally back out there with the lads" - George North

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

After a year on the sidelines, Wales back George North returned to the rugby pitch over the weekend.     The 30-year-old came off the bench for the Ospreys during the first half of their clash...

Permutations: What Can Be Decided In The United Rugby Championship Round 17?

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

This weekend brings the penultimate full round of action in the United Rugby Championship but there remains plenty to be decided before the regular season draws to a close. Who will clinch top spot?...

URC Team Announcements Round 17

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

The teams for this weekend's Round 17 fixtures of the United Rugby Championship have been named with all details of match officials and broadcast information below.   TEAM NEWS HEADLINES   #BULvGLA Arno...

Liam Williams recovers from injury to start against the Ospreys

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Scarlets have named a side showing three changes, all behind the scrum, for Saturday’s West Wales derby against the Ospreys (5.10pm).   Wales international Liam Williams has recovered from...

George North to make his first appearance in a year, Adam Beard raises the bat

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

The Ospreys have named their team for the West Wales derby against the Scarlets on Saturday 30th April, K.O 5:15pm.   British and Irish Lions lock Adam Beard will make his 100th appearance...

George North set for Ospreys return

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Wales' back George North is set to make his return from injury for Ospreys this weekend after a year on the sidelines.   The 102-cap Wales international ruptured his anterior cruciate...