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McWilliams names Ireland team for final round clash

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Greg McWilliams has named his side to take on Scotland in the final round of the 2022 Women’s Six Nations.     Sam Monaghan returns in the second row while it will be a big occasion...

Spain disqualified from Rugby World Cup 2023

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Spain have been disqualified for a second Rugby World Cup in a row.   Spain had qualified for the Rugby World Cup in France as the winners of Europe 2. They were set to feature in Pool B along with South...

Friday's United Rugby Championship Line Ups & Broadcast Information

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

The teams for Friday night's Round 17 fixtures of the United Rugby Championship have been named with all details of match officials and broadcast information below.          ...

Brett Connon signs contract extension at Newcastle Falcons

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Homegrown fly-half Brett Connon has signed a two-year contract extension with Newcastle Falcons.   The 25-year-old Carlisle native has scored 286 points in his 68 appearances for the club, with...

URC CEO discusses Women's & U23 divisions

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

The possibility of the URC incorporating U23 and Women’s divisions in the competition are on the horizon, according to CEO Martin Anayi.    There are, however, no current plans to create...

Red Roses squad update: Sarah Hunter

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Sarah Hunter has been withdrawn from England’s TikTok Women’s Six Nations squad. The Red Roses captain suffered a rib injury in Sunday’s victory over Ireland at Welford Road and will...

Ireland to Face All Blacks in Auckland, Dunedin and Wellington in July

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

New Zealand Rugby have confirmed the dates, venues and kick-off times for Ireland’s three Tests in July. Andy Farrell’s Ireland Squad will tour for the first time since he officially...

Leinster Injury Update

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Head coach Leo Cullen has released a squad injury update ahead of Leinster Rugby’s meeting with DHL Stormers at DHL Stadium on Saturday in the United Rugby Championship (KO 5.15pm Irish time –...

State of Play URC: Champions Cup qualification

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

With two full rounds of the United Rugby Championship remaining, the race for Champions Cup qualification next season is heating up. The South African teams will participate in the Champions Cup next...

SA Coastal sides launch into URC top four

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

The DHL Stormers marched into an impressive second place and the Cell C Sharks into fourth on the Vodacom United Rugby Championship log, while the Vodacom Bulls remained in eighth position in a rewarding...