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British & Irish Lions Squad Update

4 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

British and Irish Lions have confirmed that Finn Russell (Racing 92, Scotland), Owen Farrell (Saracens, England), Elliot Daly (Saracens, England), Jamie George (Saracens, England), Maro Itoje (Saracens,...

Leicester Tigers sign Bryce Hegarty

4 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Leicester Tigers have signed Australian back Bryce Hegarty.     The 28-year-old will join Tigers ahead of the 2021/22 season from Super Rugby Australia champions, the Queensland Reds.     Born...

18 years ago today, Dan Carter scores 20 points on debut against Wales

4 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

18 years ago today, Dan Carter made his test debut against Wales scoring 20 points in the 55-3 win over Wales.     1⃣8⃣ Years ago today, @DanCarter made his test debut for the @AllBlacks...

British & Irish Lions squad update

4 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Kyle Sinckler (Bristol Bears, England) and Tom Curry (Sale Sharks, England) have joined up with 26-man Lions squad in Jersey.   Ronan Kelleher (Leinster Rugby, Ireland) will remain in Jersey to...

Costelow kicks Wales to victory over Italy

4 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Sam Costelow delivered a near-flawless performance as he kicked five penalties and a drop goal to help Wales defeat Italy in their 2021 Six Nations Under-20s opener.The Scarlets 20-year-old showed maturity...

Next Gen: The 16 u20 Six Nations players with famous family connections

4 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

With the Six Nations Under-20s underway this weekend, we take a look at the next generation of talents who have family ties in the sport already.     England Phil Cokanasiga The younger...

Trevor Brennan's son Joshua to lead France u20s, Ntamack starts

4 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

France kick off their u20 Six Nations campaign against England on Saturday at Cardiff Arms Park.   The side will be captained by Joshua Brennan, the son of former Ireland international...

Rees-Zammit was told he'd never play for Wales

4 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

In a recent interview with Rugby Journal, young Welsh star Louis Rees-Zammit revealed how a former coach told him he’d never play for Wales if he left Cardiff to join the English leagues.    At...

Profiles of the 16 teams in the United Rugby Championship

4 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

In the wake of the exciting announcement of the brand new United Rugby Championship, scheduled to kick off in September this year, here follows the particulars of the 16 participating teams:     South...

Canada name squad for Wales and England

4 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Canada Head Coach Kingsley Jones has named 30 members of a 32-man squad for the upcoming internationals against Wales and England. The two remaining spots will be filled in due course as the fitness of...