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Kolisi thrilled to run out in front of home fans against Ireland

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

Springbok captain Siya Kolisi was thrilled to be back on South African shores for what marks their biggest Test since their triumphant Rugby World Cup campaign in France when they line up against Ireland...

Samoa produce comeback upset victory over Italy

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

The home side scored four tries to three in a successful start to the tenure of new coach Mahonri Schwalger and newly appointed captain Theo McFarland. Italy were favoured to win, coming off an encouraging...

Ardie Savea out to avenge 'smack in the nose' in New Zealand-England series

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

Ardie Savea is being driven by some painful memories ahead of New Zealand's home Test series against England. The reigning World Player of the Year confessed the All Blacks got "smacked in the nose" in...

Dan McKellar joins the NSW Waratahs as Head Coach

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

McKellar is a highly regarded coach internationally and was the standout applicant for the position. Having won the Super Rugby AU title with the ACT Brumbies in 2020, McKellar knows what it takes to...

A look ahead at the upcoming international tests

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

The mid year tests are upon when the North descends on the South. This years fixtures will see a repeat of two matches we saw during the pool stages of the 2023 Rugby World Cup. Lets a take a quick and...

"We need to bring the physicality," - Cheslin Kolbe

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

Springbok wing Cheslin Kolbe has emphasised the importance of accuracy in their execution and said the team had to be physical and enjoy the occassion as they go in search of their first victory against...

Early return talks are ongoing for Richie Mo'unga

1 year ago by Stuff

Mo’unga won Japan Rugby League One with Toshiba in his first season. Crusaders icon signed three-year deal in Japan. Early return a possibility after Scott Robertson’s overtures. Richie...

Ten players to make their debut for Scotland

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

Gregor Townsend has named his team to face Canada in the first match of the Skyscanner Americas Tour with 10 players given the opportunity to make their Scotland debut. Matt Currie,...

Gallagher set to debut for Italy against Samoa

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

 Italian Men’s Rugby National Team head coach Gonzalo Quesada, has announced the team that will face the hosts Samoa on Friday 5 July at 5pm local time (6am Italian time) in Apia in the first...

Michael Cheika announced as head coach of Leicester Tigers

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

eicester Tigers are pleased to confirm the appointment of Michael Cheika as the club’s new Head Coach ahead of the 2024/25 season.   He joins Tigers after a two-year stint as Head Coach...