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URC - Round 13 Wrap Up

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

THE SECRET TO SMITH’S SUCCESS Franco Smith continues to work his magic with Glasgow Warriors who extended their unbeaten run in all competitions to nine matches with a 42-28 bonus point victory...

England Squad Update - Calcutta Cup

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

England head coach Steve Borthwick has confirmed his 36-player squad for this weekend’s Guinness Six Nations opener against Scotland.England will take on Scotland in the historic Calcutta Cup at...

Six Nations Countdown: 6 Great Championship Clashes

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

With the 2023 Six nations Championship in sight, we look back on six titanic clashes reminding us of the wonderful contribution this competition makes to the game of rugby.   Number 6: 2010: Wales...

Six Nations: England's Daly ruled out for whole of tournament

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Elliot Daly has been ruled out of England's Six Nations campaign with a hamstring injury, his club Saracens have confirmed.   Versatile back Daly withdrew from England's squad on Tuesday ahead...

RFU issues statement over new tackle laws

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

The RFU Board, Council and executive staff apologise for the anger and concern that has been created among the rugby community by announcing the decision to lower the tackle height from next season. In...

Bulls secure Jannes Kirsten’s signature

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

The Vodacom Bulls are happy to announce the signing of Premiership and Champions Cup winner, Jannes Kirsten. The multifaceted forward will join the Pretoria-based Vodacom Bulls from 1 July 2023 with his...

Furbank skippers Northampton Saints for East Midlands Derby

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

George Furbank will lead out Northampton Saints at Mattioli Woods Welford Road this weekend when the men in Black, Green and Gold face East Midlands rivals Leicester Tigers.   Saints have won on...

Harlequins name side to face London Irish

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Harlequins’ coaching group has named the matchday 23 to make the short journey to Brentford to face city rivals London Irish.   There are five changes to the starting line-up for Sunday’s...

Rebels Announce Signing of Experienced Trio

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Towering locks Tim Cardall and Angelo Smith join the talented Vaiolini Ekuasi as the Rebels newest additions, covering for injured pair Matt Philip and Rob Leota, who despite making great progress with...

South Africa to host next two World Rugby U20 Championships

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

South Africa will host the next two editions of the World Rugby U20 Championship, in 2023 and 2024, the global governing body and SA Rugby confirmed on Thursday, while Kenya was awarded the World Rugby...