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Eddie Jones says 'I enjoy beating Australia' ahead of Tokyo reunion

1 month ago by Ultimate Rugby

Eddie Jones said facing his native Australia brings out his "extreme competitive spirit" as the Japan coach plots a surprise win over his old team on Saturday in Tokyo. Jones comes up against Australia...

Lightning name team for PWR opener against Quins

1 month ago by Ultimate Rugby

Two of Loughborough Lightning’s summer signings, Mae Sagapolu and Tahlia Brody, are set to make their debuts for the Club in Friday night’s Premiership Women’s Rugby 2025/26 season opener...

Alex Mann: The Wales star with reasons to be cheerful

1 month ago by Ultimate Rugby

One of Alex Mann’s goals for this season is to try and smile a bit more, and he certainly has good reason to do so at the minute.   The Cardiff Rugby flanker has just been named in the Wales...

All Blacks Assistant Coach Jason Holland set to depart at the end of 2025

1 month ago by Ultimate Rugby

All Blacks Assistant Coach Jason Holland has today confirmed his decision to finish his role when his current contract concludes at the end of the 2025 season.  Holland confirmed his decision to...

New-look Wallabies named to face Japan

1 month ago by Ultimate Rugby

Back-rower Nick Champion de Crespigny has been rocketed into the captaincy role as coach Joe Schmidt makes wholesale changes for Saturday’s Test against Japan in Tokyo. He becomes the 92nd captain...

Gallagher and Premiership Women’s Rugby announce multi-year partnership

1 month ago by Ultimate Rugby

Gallagher, the insurance broking and risk management company, has today announced a three-year deal to become the Official Insurance Partner of Premiership Women’s Rugby (PWR), strengthening its...

Borthwick names squad for three-day training camp

1 month ago by Ultimate Rugby

England Rugby head coach Steve Borthwick has named his squad for a three-day training camp ahead of the forthcoming Quilter Nations Series. The squad assembled on Sunday 19th October and will train...

Tom Willis to leave Saracens

1 month ago by Ultimate Rugby

Saracens can today confirm that Tom Willis will leave the club at the end of the season to pursue an opportunity in France. The number eight has taken the Gallagher PREM by storm since moving to the Original...

Itoje to earn 200th Saracens appearance

1 month ago by Ultimate Rugby

Maro Itoje says it will be an enormous honour to become the latest member of the 200 Club at Saracens when he leads the team out against Sale Sharks on Saturday. The Saracens, England and British &...

One change for Sale ahead of Saracens clash

1 month ago by Ultimate Rugby

Alex Sanderson makes just one change to his Sale Sharks side for the trip to London to face Saracens, with Tom O’Flaherty replacing Joe Carpenter (ankle) at full-back. Otherwise it’s the same...