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Wales Women injury update: Butchers ruled out of tournament

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Wales have received a huge blow with the news that Alisha Buthers will play no further part in the Women’s World Cup after sustaining a serious knee injury.    Butchers picked up the...

Wallabies: The imminent return of Michael Hooper

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Revered Wallaby leader Michael Hooper is on the verge of a return to the international arena as the team gears up for the Autumn Nations Cup.    Hooper has not been in the gold jersey since...

Dai Flanagan: You Have To Be At Your Best To Pick Up Points In This League

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

As a self-confessed rugby nause, the BKT United Rugby Championship is right up Dai Flanagan’s street.   The Dragons RFC coach relishes the different kind of challenges thrown up week-in, week-out...

Northampton Saints sign Worcester Warriors flyhalf

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Northampton Saints have announced the signing of Fin Smith from Worcester Warriors with the 20-year-old joining the club with immediate effect.   The England u20 star has been linked with a...

Where To Watch The United Rugby Championship This Week

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Where to watch round five of the United Rugby Championship this weekend.   FRIDAY, OCTOBER 14     Ospreys v DHL Stormers Swansea.com Stadium, Swansea – KO 19.35 IRE & UK...

The Best RWC moments from Wales and Scotland!

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

A look back at some of the best Wales tries as well as the best Scotland moments in the Rugby World Cup.  

Wales snatch victory at the death to ruin Scotland's Rugby World Cup return

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Two second-half tries from Megan Gaffney were in vain as Scotland’s first match at a Rugby World Cup in 12 years ended in a heart-breaking 18-15 defeat.     Wales had dominated the scoreboard...

All Blacks name 35 man squad for November Tests

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

All Blacks selectors Ian Foster, Joe Schmidt and Jason Ryan have named the following squad for the Lipovitan-D Rugby Challenge Cup fixture in Japan and the Healthspan Elite Northern Tour of Wales, Scotland...

Belief and relief for Springbok Women in RWC opener

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

The Springbok Women believe that their preparations are spot on, that their gameplan is solid and that the will to win is as strong as it has ever been, says Springbok Women captain, Nolusindiso Booi,...

United Rugby Championship Round 4 Team Announcements

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

The teams for this weekend's Round 4 fixtures of the BKT United Rugby Championship have been named with all details of match officials and broadcast information below.   TEAM NEWS HEADLINES   #CONvMUN Jack...