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Independent disciplinary update: Sam Cane (New Zealand)

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

New Zealand's Sam Cane has been suspended for three matches (reduced to two matches subject to completion of the Coaching Intervention Programme) following an independent Disciplinary Committee hearing...

URC Weekend Round Up

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

The Vodacom Bulls delivered a strong performance in Italy to move back into the top four of the Vodacom United Rugby Championship, but the three other South African teams found the going tough on the road...

England crowned WXV 1 champions, Canada upset France

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

England have put on a statement performance to beat New Zealand 33-12 and become inaugural WXV 1 champions. In a thrilling early game Canada outlasted France to win 29-20.   England were crowned...

Marlie Packer crowned World Rugby Women’s 15s Player of the Year

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

England captain Marlie Packer has been named this year’s World Rugby Women’s 15s Player of the Year in partnership with Mastercard, receiving the coveted award in front of fans and her rugby...

MATCH PREVIEW: HARLEQUINS V NEWCASTLE FALCONS

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Harlequins' matchday 23 has been bolstered by the return of three Rugby World Cup players with England's Joe Marler and Marcus Smith named as Impact Players, alongside Welsh international and Quins debutant...

MATCH PREVIEW: SARACENS V LEICESTER TIGERS

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Owen Farrell says he and his fellow international contingent can’t wait to return this weekend as they slot straight back in to action at StoneX Stadium for one of English rugby’s biggest rivalries. The...

Match Preview: Ospreys v Hollywoodbets Sharks

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Ospreys coach Toby Booth says it’s full speed ahead for the first ever BKT URC game to be played in England. He feels the Sharks are kindred spirits and will join his team in putting on an entertaining...

Tom Dunn is set to make his 200th Bath Rugby appearance

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Tom Dunn is on the brink of making his 200th appearance for the club this weekend. After being named on the bench for Saturday’s game at Northampton Saints (kick-off 3pm), the 30-year-old...

Owen Farrel to skipper Saracens against Leicester Tiger

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

OWEN FARRELL SAYS HE AND HIS FELLOW INTERNATIONAL CONTINGENT CAN’T WAIT TO RETURN THIS WEEKEND AS THEY SLOT STRAIGHT BACK IN TO ACTION AT STONEX STADIUM FOR ONE OF ENGLISH RUGBY’S BIGGEST RIVALRIES. The...

Harlequins make one change to the Starting XV for Newcastle

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Harlequins have named its matchday squad for Saturday's Gallagher Premiership fixture against Newcastle Falcons at The Stoop (KO 15:00 - tickets here). The matchday 23 has been bolstered by the return...