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Argentina and New Zealand the winners in Hamilton

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Argentina men and New Zealand women secured HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series gold on a dramatic day two in Hamilton. Day one on Saturday had been brilliant, but day two surpassed that with some amazing...

France name 36-player squad for the 2023 U20s Six Nations

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

France U20s have named 36 players for the Under-20s Six Nations starting from January 25, 2023.     "After using 43 players in last season's Six Nations Tournament, we have decided to...

Six Nations Countdown: The Championship's finest fifteens

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

The countdown to the 2023 Six Nations Championship continues. With 15 days to go, we take a look at some of the most celebrated fullbacks to have graced the tournament with their abilities.   Leigh...

Niall Murray renews Connacht contract for two seasons

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

  Connacht Rugby have confirmed another contract renewal for a homegrown talent, with Niall Murray signing a new two-year deal.       The Roscommon lock first made his debut...

Ireland Squad Named For 2023 Guinness Six Nations Championship

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

The Ireland Coaching Team have named a 37-man squad for the upcoming Guinness Six Nations Championship, which kicks off with an away trip to Cardiff to face Wales on Saturday, 4th February. In...

Best concerned about Ireland's dependence on Sexton

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Former Ireland stalwart Rory Best has expressed concern over how much the national team still seem to depend on the abilities of legendary flyhalf Johnny Sexton.   Speaking to the Irish Examiner,...

Jones backed for instant impact on long-anticipated Wallabies return

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Eddie Jones will make an immediate impact on his return to Australia, for which "there was always writing on the wall", according to former England captain Chris Robshaw.   Jones was dismissed by...

Murphy Names Ireland U20 Squad For Six Nations

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Head Coach Richie Murphy has today named a 32-man Ireland squad, sponsored by PwC, for the upcoming 2023 U20 Six Nations, including seven players who were involved in last year’s...

Bristol Bears Docked Five Points

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Bristol Bears have been deducted five match points and handed a suspended fine of €10,000 following an independent Disciplinary Hearing arising from the club’s EPCR Challenge Cup, Round 1...

Dave Heffernan signs new two-year deal

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Ireland international Dave Heffernan is the latest player to renew his contract with Connacht, signing a new two-year deal. The Ballina man first lined out for Connacht in March 2012 and has since made...