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Edmed refusing to go into 'shell' after Bledisloe battle

2 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

Wallabies flyhalf Tane Edmed is eager to keep an attacking focus as he finds his feet at Test level. Edmed started for the second time in his young Test career as the Wallabies went down 28-14 to the...

Cam Winnett - The Ironman and his idol

2 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

URC Ironman Cam Winnett says working with his idol Leigh Halfpenny is proving a huge benefit to his game.   Winnett was coached by Halfpenny on Wales’ summer tour of Japan, and that relationship...

Duvenage brings up Stormers century

2 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

Scrumhalf Dewaldt Duvenage will make his 100th appearance for the DHL Stormers in the Vodacom United Rugby Championship encounter with Ospreys at DHL Stadium on Friday night. There will be two significant...

Edwards proud to step into the shoes of legends

2 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

Following in the footsteps of the likes of Barry John, Phil Bennett, and Jonathan Davies might seem a daunting task.   But it’s something Dan Edwards takes huge pride in, and he’s determined...

Jamie Joseph announced as All Blacks XV Head Coach

2 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

New Zealand Rugby (NZR) has today confirmed Jamie Joseph as the new Head Coach of the All Blacks XV for 2025 and 2026.Joseph succeeds Clayton McMillan who led the All Blacks XV in 2024 and will retain...

Scarlets unleash new signings for opener against Munster

2 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

Summer signings Joe Hawkins, Jake Ball and Tristan Davies have been named in the Scarlets’ starting XV to take on Munster in the BKT United Rugby Championship opener at Parc y Scarlets on Saturday...

England seek end to Women's Rugby World Cup pain as Canada try to 'burst their aura'

2 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

England, the team that have everything except the thing they most want, face Canada in Saturday's Women's Rugby World Cup final, with coach John Mitchell hoping lessons he learned in the men's game can...

Cardiff confirm Leigh Halfpenny return

2 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

Cardiff Rugby are delighted to confirm Leigh Halfpenny has signed a short-term contract at the Arms Park.  The Wales legend, who previously spent seven years at the club, will initially take on a...

Dragons name O’Brien and Carter as co-captains

2 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

Dragons RFC have confirmed that Ben Carter and Angus O’Brien will lead the club this coming season after being named co-captains at the Men of Gwent. Carter and O’Brien combine for the second...

Josh Macleod to lead Scarlets for 2025-26 season

2 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

Josh Macleod will skipper the Scarlets for the 2025-26 campaign - his third season at the helm.   Macleod was officially appointed club captain in 2023 after stepping in for the injured Jonathan...