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Six Nations: Official 2023 Team of the Tournament

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

The votes have been rounded up and the coveted spots in the XV have now been revealed, with seven of the pack belonging to this year’s champions. A further three are part of a backline which also...

Dempsey renews contract with Glasgow Warriors

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

One of the top ball-carriers in the northern hemisphere will remain a Glasgow Warrior for the foreseeable future, after back-rower Jack Dempsey agreed to extend his stay with Franco Smith’s squad.   The...

Waratahs skipper Jake Gordon latest star to sign long-term deal

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

NSW Waratahs captain Jake Gordon has signed a two-year extension to remain in Australian Rugby until the end of 2025.   Gordon is the latest to commit beyond the British and Irish Lions tour, with...

Internationals return for Saracens showdown

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Harlequins’ Men’s coaching team have named their matchday squad to travel to Tottenham Hotspur Stadium to face Saracens in Round 21 of the Gallagher Premiership, a side bolstered by the return...

Team Announcements: Newcastle Falcons Vs Gloucester Rugby

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Lock-forward Greg Peterson returns for Newcastle Falcons on Friday night as they host Gloucester in Gallagher Premiership action.   The USA international is back in the starting line-up after serving...

Women’s Six Nations Fixtures Confirmed For 2024

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Women’s Six Nations fixtures have been confirmed. With anticipation for this year’s Championship building, Six Nations Rugby was committed to giving fans the best possible chance to look...

Gaëlle Mignot breaking new ground ahead of Women’s Six Nations

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Gaëlle Mignot may not see herself as a trailblazer but that does not mean the France coach is not on the eve of the 2023 Women’s Six Nations.   The long-time skipper of Les Bleues is...

New Zealand rushed Robertson appointment, says Hansen

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

New Zealand would have been better off biding their time before announcing Ian Foster's replacement, according to former head coach Steve Hansen.   The All Blacks confirmed on Tuesday that Crusaders...

Georgia equal all-time high in World Rugby Men’s Rankings

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Georgia have closed to within 1.16 points of a historic place in the world’s top 10 after successfully defending their Rugby Europe Championship title with a 38-11 victory in Sunday’s final...

Scotland can count themselves lucky – Hogg

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Stuart Hogg conceded Scotland were fortunate to come away from their final Six Nations match with victory over bottom side Italy. Scotland claimed a bonus-point win at Murrayfield to all but secure third...