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World Rugby Match Officials announced for The Rugby Championship 2022

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

World Rugby has announced the match officials that will take charge of the 2022 Rugby Championship, which runs from 6 August to 24 September.   Following a busy schedule of men’s test matches...

All Blacks Name Rugby Championship Squad: Foster and Cane retained

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

All Blacks coach Ian Foster has named the following squad for the 2022 edition of the Rugby Championship. The bulk of the Steinlager series squad has been retained as the All Blacks set their sights on...

O'Gara and New Zealand-linked Robertson named Barbarians coaches for All Blacks XV game

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Scott Robertson will be part of the Barbarians coaching staff for their game against an All Blacks XV, amid links to the New Zealand job.     Scott Robertson will join Ronan O'Gara in coaching...

Noah Hotham joins Crusaders

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

New Zealand Under 20 and Tasman half back, 19 year old Noah Hotham has committed to the Crusaders for the next 3 seasons.   Noah most recently starred in the New Zealand Under 20’s team who...

Former All Black Greg Cooper named Utah’s new Head Coach

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Greg Cooper is the new Head Coach of the Utah Warriors.   The 57-year-old New Zealander fills a role left vacant after the departure of Shawn Pittman halfway through the 2022 campaign. Assistant...

Keith Wood rubbishes claims of Ireland peaking too early

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Legendary Irish hooker Keith Wood has weighed in on the debate surrounding his countrymen once again peaking too early ahead of the World Cup, saying that Andy Farrell’s charges should approach the...

Gatland reveals regret over Sexton's B&I Lions omission

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

The recent performances of Ireland flyhalf and captain Johnny Sexton has prompted former British & Irish Lions coach Warren Gatland to query whether his selections at number 10 for the 2021 tour to...

Andrew Porter citing for high tackle dismissed

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

A citing complaint against Ireland prop Andrew Porter for an act of foul play has been dismissed by an independent judicial committee on Tuesday.   The 26-year old was cited for a high tackle during...

World Rugby Rankings Revealed!

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Ireland leapfrog France into first after an incredible test series win against the All Blacks in Wellington while the Springboks and England hold steady after victories over Wales and the Wallabies respectively!