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No medical evidence to outlaw 7-1 split

10 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

World Rugby insists there is no medical evidence that 7-1 bench splits will lead to more injuries and the governing body has no plans to outlaw the tactic as a result. France deployed a bench of seven...

Japan Rugby League One 2024-25

10 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

Former champions Kubota Spears Funabashi Tokyo-Bay and Saitama Panasonic Wild Knights have joined reigning premiers Toshiba Brave Lupus in the playoffs, earning their invitations with four games to spare...

Scotland confirm 2025 summer tour

11 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

Scotland’s summer tour plans for 2025 have been confirmed where they will take on the Māori All Blacks, followed by Fiji and Samoa. The tour kicks off with a match against the...

Willie pens down an extension to his Loftus stay

11 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

“South Africa will always be my home, but my teammates at the Vodacom Bulls have been a big reason behind the decision to stay. Hopefully, I can continue to guide some of the passionate younger players...

Ireland Coaching Team Confirmed For Summer Tour

11 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

The IRFU are delighted to announce the appointment of the coaching team, which will be headed by Paul O’Connell, for the two-Test summer series against Georgia in Tbilisi and Portugal in Lisbon...

Champions Cup Preview | Castres v Benetton

11 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

After a turbulent group stage that saw all South African teams bow out, the round of 16 of the Champions Cup is set to get underway this weekend.  Castres Olympique host Benetton Rugby with...

SVNS 2025 League Winners to be decided in Singapore

11 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

The Singapore National Stadium will host the exciting climax to the regular season of HSBC SVNS 2025 on 5-6 April as the League Winners will be crowned The HSBC SVNS 2025 League Winners trophies will...

Alex Nankivell - Red card appeal hearing

11 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

An Independent Disciplinary Panel will meet tomorrow (Wednesday, April 2) to consider an appeal by Munster Rugby’s Alex Nankivell to the red card he received during his team’s Round 14 United...

Champions Cup Preview | Leinster v Harlequins

11 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

After a turbulent group stage that saw all South African teams bow out, the round of 16 of the Champions Cup is set to get underway this weekend. Next up on Saturday, four-time winners Leinster Rugby welcome Harlequins to...

Conor Murray Joins Munster 200 Club

11 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

In Saturday’s United Rugby Championship Round 14 clash with Connacht at MacHale Park, Castlebar, Conor Murray made his 200th appearance for the province. From Patrickswell, Co. Limerick, Murray...