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Joey Carbery discusses his rivalry with Johnny Sexton

4 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Competition for the Ireland number 10 jersey is stiff with the experienced and revered Johnny Sexton being followed closely by the young and exciting Joey Carbery. The latter, however, says that the relationship...

Everything you need to know ahead of round 12 of the URC

4 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Another exciting round of action lies ahead in the United Rugby Championship with the competition's leading six teams all in action.   With just two points separating first to fourth places, jockeying...

Harlequins coaches sign permanent deals

4 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Harlequins Coaches Nick Evans, Adam Jones and Jerry Flannery have signed new and permanent deals with the Club   The Club have announced that coaches Adam Jones (Scrum Coach), Jerry Flannery (Lineout...

England Squad Update: Tuilagi returns as Jones cuts his squad to 25

4 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Eddie Jones has named a 25-player England squad for a five-day training camp in London. After beating Italy 33-0 in Rome in the Guinness Six Nations on Sunday, the squad has met up in Chelsea.  They...

Sam Lousi signs new Scarlets contract

4 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Scarlets are delighted to announce that second row Sam Lousi has extended his stay at the club by signing a new contract.   The 30-year-old second row has been a mainstay of the Scarlets pack since...

Jones hopeful of return of England quartet

4 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

England boss Eddie Jones is hopeful of an opportunity to deploy Manu Tuilagi and Courtney Lawes in the England jersey next weekend against Wales.    Lawes has been struggling with concussion...

France Up to Fourth in World Rugby Rankings

4 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

France have overtaken Ireland in the World Rugby Men’s Rankings as a result of their 30-24 win at a raucous Stade de France on Saturday.       Les Bleus moved up a place...

On this day in 2021: 'Six Nations 2021: Ireland hurting physically and mentally after France loss - Farrell'

4 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Wounded Ireland suffered their first home defeat to France for a decade on the back of their loss to Wales in Cardiff.   Andy Farrell said Ireland are "hurting" physically and mentally after they...