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Jamie Ritchie captains Scotland, Finn Russell omitted from Autumn Nations Series squad

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Edinburgh Rugby flanker Jamie Ritchie has been named Scotland captain for the Autumn Nations Series ahead of the matches against Australia, Fiji, New Zealand and Argentina at BT Murrayfield.     The...

England to play Ireland away ahead of 2023 Rugby World Cup

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

England will play Ireland away next summer as part of their preparations for the 2023 Rugby World Cup.   Eddie Jones’ side will travel to Dublin to take on the Irish at the Aviva Stadium on...

The United Rugby Championship Officials And TV Listings For This Weekend

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

The match officials appointments of the United Rugby Championship Round 6 fixtures have been confirmed and are available alongside TV listings below.   FRIDAY, OCTOBER 21       Benetton...

Matt Philip ruled out of Australia's end of year tour

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Australia have been dealt an injury blow ahead of the Autumn Nations Series with Matt Phillip ruled out with an ACL injury.   The knee injury was picked up ahead of the Wallabies' departure on Wednesday...

The three flyhalves Racing 92 are targeting to replace Finn Russell

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Finn Russell is set to leave Racing 92 after next year's Rugby World Cup with the Scottish international's contract expiring.   Russell joined the Parisian club from the Glasgow Warriors in 2018...

Johan Goosen back in the Springbok mix after 6 year absence

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

  South African journeyman Johan Goosen is back on the Springbok scene with inclusion in a pre-tour training camp in Stellenbosch as Jacques Nienaber and co. prepare their troops for a gruelling...

Springbok Women still on a Rugby World Cup mission

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

The pain of their last-minute defeat to Fiji still lingers, but the Springbok Women have changed track in mindset and focus and are now getting ready for the biggest challenge of their careers, to take...

5 uncapped players named in Wales' 35-player squad for the Autumn Nations Series

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Wales men’s head coach Wayne Pivac has named a 35-player squad for the 2022 Autumn Nations Series.       Leigh Halfpenny, Ken Owens and Justin Tipuric are back for international...

Springboks name 26-player training squad to prepare for year-end tour

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

The Springboks will begin their preparations for the Outgoing Tour to the Northern Hemisphere on Sunday with a three-day training camp in Stellenbosch, where 26 players are set to assemble.   The...