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Hoskins Sotutu has re-signed with the Counties Manukau Steelers

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

All Blacks and Blues number eight Hoskins Sotutu has re-signed with the Counties Manukau Steelers until 2026. Sotutu enjoyed a strong campaign with the Steelers in 2023 and was recognised for his performances...

Two more England Internationals primed for Barbarian F.C. appearances

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

Barbarian F.C. are delighted to confirm the inclusion of two more England internationals for the KillikCup clash against Fiji this summer, with Jonny May and David Ribbans lined up to represent theinvitational...

Jonathan Davies to say farewell to Scarlets at the end of the season

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

One of the Scarlets’ greats, Jonathan Davies, will say farewell to the club at the end of the season.   After 16 seasons spanning two spells at the club, the man known as ‘Foxy’...

O'Connor And McDermott Return For Reds At Suncorp Stadium

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

James O’Connor and Tate McDermott will make their returns for the Queensland Reds in Friday night’s clash against the Melbourne Rebels at Suncorp Stadium.The duo will be experienced finishers...

Jared Payne relishing going up against his former team

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

The week Jared Payne has had penciled into his diary since the start of the season has finally arrived, as he prepares to take on his former team.   Payne spent more than a decade with Ulster Rugby...

Official Review: Japan Rugby League One 2023-24

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

Division One – And then there were four Times, dates, teams, and draw are confirmed for the semi-finals of Japan Rugby League One after the weekend’s final round of the regular season. The...

A story of "Real Champs" vs "People's Champs" Part 1: The Origin

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

2023 was meant to be their year, however, a much needed victory over the greatest test nation in the history of the sport evaded them in an all too familiar setting: The Rugby World Cup qaurter-final....

Junior Boks looking for improved effort against Australia

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

JF van Heerden will captain a Junior Springbok side showing several changes when they take on Australia in the second round of the Under-20 Rugby Championship at the Sunshine Coast Stadium in Bokarina,...

Argentina and New Zealand win HSBC SVNS 2024 league titles in Singapore

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

History was made on a dazzling day of high drama, emotion and all action international rugby sevens in Singapore as Argentina’s men claimed their first ever HSBC SVNS league winners title and New...

Junior Boks learn lessons from tense draw against NZ

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

It was not the result they wanted, but the Junior Springboks were happy with the effort and learnings from their U20 Rugby Championship opener played in very difficult conditions against a strong New Zealand...