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Breakdown of the 21 uncapped players included in the England squad

4 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Eddie Jones has named a 34-player England squad to begin preparations for their summer series of fixtures against the USA and Canada.   The England boss is having a look at the youth in the...

21 uncapped players included in England training squad

4 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Eddie Jones has named a 34-player training squad as England begin preparations for their summer series.   The squad will meet up at The Lensbury on Monday 14 June for a five-day training camp.   With...

Consolation wins for Aussies in Trans Tasman?

4 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

The Australian Super Rugby teams head into the final round of the competition knowing that they have no chance of making the final.    The Brumbies and Reds are the only teams from Down Under...

Sam Simmonds, Marcus Smith and Poppy Cleall scoop player awards

4 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

It should come as little-to-no surprise that the Rugby Players’ Association Player Of The Year award has gone to Exeter Chiefs number 8 Sam Simmonds.    The award...

McMillan rings the changes for Chiefs

4 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Chiefs Head Coach Clayton McMillan has rung the changes for his side travelling to Sydney to take on the NSW Waratahs on Saturday.    Aidan Ross returns at loosehead prop, shifting Reuben O’Neill...

Rebels change three to face the Crusaders

4 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

The Melbourne Rebels have selected their final Match Day 23 for this year’s inaugural Trans-Tasman competition. The Rebels will head into Saturday afternoon’s clash eager to end their season...

What each New Zealand team needs to make the Super Rugby Trans-Tasman final

4 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

The final round of Super Rugby Trans-Tasman kicks off this weekend with all five New Zealand teams still in with a chance at qualifying for the final.     With the Australian...

Connacht Rugby confirm departing players

4 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Connacht Rugby can confirm the players that will depart the club at the end of the season.      As previously announced, Quinn Roux has moved on after 7 years at Connacht, Stephen...

John Hardie to retire from professional rugby

4 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Newcastle Falcons flanker John Hardie has announced he will retire from professional rugby at the end of the current season.     The 32-year-old has played provincial rugby for his native...

Jonathan Davies to captain Wales, five uncapped players included in the summer series squad

4 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

The 2021 Six Nations Champions will face three home games against Canada and Argentina this July and head coach Wayne Pivac has selected a squad that features experience as well as youth as he continues...