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URC back with local derby and Irish double

2 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

The first local derby of the United Rugby Championship season is on the cards when the competition returns this weekend, while the two Gauteng sides are in for tough matches in Ireland. After...

Joe Marler retires

2 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

  Harlequins prop Joe Marler has today confirmed he will retire from professional rugby with immediate effect following Friday night’s Gallagher Premiership fixture against Bristol Bears. Marler,...

Round 7 United Rugby Championship Match Officials confirmed

2 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

The match officials appointments of the BKT United Rugby Championship Round 7 fixtures have been confirmed and are available alongside TV listings below. FRIDAY, NOVEMBER...

Munster Squad Update

2 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

The Munster squad are preparing at the HPC ahead of Saturday’s URC round eight clash against Emirates Lions at Thomond Park. Lions are flying high in the URC with four wins from five games. Kick-off...

Iain Henderson signs new two-year deal with Ulster

2 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

Ulster captain, Iain Henderson, has committed his future to the province, signing a two-year deal that will keep him playing in an Ulster jersey until at least 2027. The 32-year-old forward...

Tyrone Green extends Harlequins stay

2 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

Harlequins can confirm Tyrone Green has committed his future to the Club after signing a contract extension. The electric full-back, who can be deployed on the wing, will continue to entertain The Stoop...

England Player Ratings

2 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

England suffered yet another loss as they fell to the Springboks and again lost a game they feel they should have won. Here are the player ratings   Ellis Genge: 5 | Ok at scrum time but was not...

Kerevi, Valetini to play 50th Tests against Wales in Cardiff

2 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

Inside centre Samu Kerevi and back rower Rob Valetini will play their 50th Tests for Australia when the Wallabies take on Wales at Principality Stadium on Sunday afternoon local time. Kerevi will bring...

Kearney Joins World Rugby Executive Board

2 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

International Rugby Players’ representatives Rob Kearney and Melodie Robinson have been appointed to the Executive Board of World Rugby. The historic decision to have players...

James O'Connor is one of the new faces in the Crusaders squad

2 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

With less than 100 days until the start of the Super Rugby Pacific season, the Crusaders are thrilled to unveil its 38-strong squad for the 2025 Super Rugby Pacific competition, featuring eight players...