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A World XV of players who COULD transfer to another test team this year

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

In a groundbreaking move, the World Rugby Council approved an amendment to the sport’s national team representation laws late last year.   This amendment will now permit an international player...

Saracens to fight the sting of Wasps

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Sunday sees Mark McCall’s Saracens travel to the Coventry Building Society Arena to square off against Wasps.     The home side pulled of a very noteworthy result in Round 13...

Tigers look to maul Sale in Manchester

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

A cracking clash is set for the AJ Bell as the log-leading Leicester Tigers travel to meet Sale Sharks in battle. Despite Leicester’s prowess in the competition thus far, Sale will not lie down on...

URC Match Day News - Ireland

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Ulster v Scarlets: Ulster host Scarlets in the opening games of the round on Friday. Rob Lyttle is set to make his 50th appearance for the Ulster men, as he is named to start on the left wing alongside...

Italy in contact with three Premiership players over eligibility

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Italy head coach Kieran Crowley has confirmed that he is in talks with two uncapped players on England's radar as well another ex-England star over their availability.    Crowley has also...

Scarlets sign former All Blacks forward Vaea Fifita

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Scarlets have confirmed the signing of All Blacks and Wasps' forward Vaea Fifita.   The 29-year-old, who can play in the second row and back row, will make the switch from Gallagher Premiership...

The 31 players who could make their test debut during the Six Nations

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

The 2022 Six Nations kicks off next weekend, with the new year bringing new players who will look to make their mark on the test arena.   Defending Champions Wales have included three uncapped...

Nathan Hughes off to Bath

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Nathan Hughes has fallen out of favor with Bristol Bears boss Pat Lam and has recently had a short loan stint in the RFU Championship playing just one game for Hartpury University RFC and scoring a try...

Champions Cup - Round of 16

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

With the final game of the group stages complete, the Round of 16 has been confirmed. The next round is a two game affair with the sides playing each other home and away for a place in the Quarter Finals....