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Billy Twelvetrees announces his retirement

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

Ealing Trailfinders have confirmed that former England international centre Billy Twelvetrees has decided to retire from professional rugby union. It is with a warm heart that we wish Billy all the best...

Junior Boks name team to face Fiji in World U20s opener

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

The Junior Springboks have included three uncapped players, namely hooker Luca Bakkes, flyhalf Liam Koen and outside back Likhona Finca, in their match day squad for their World Rugby Under-20 opening...

England U20 side to face Argentina confirmed

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

The first England U20 Men’s matchday 23 of the 2024 World Rugby U20 Championship has been confirmed, as Mark Mapletoft’s men ready themselves for the challenge of Argentina. England U20...

Sam Matavesi to depart Northampton Saints

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

Northampton Saints can today confirm that hooker Sam Matavesi will depart the Club with immediate effect to pursue a playing opportunity overseas. The 32-year-old Fijian international joined the...

Erasmus names squad for upcoming test series

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus named a strong squad of 39 players and an additional 14 players on a standby list for the Castle Lager Incoming Series which kicks off with a challenging two Tests against...

Bears confirm 2024/25 squad

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

Director of Rugby Pat Lam has confirmed a young and exciting Bristol Bears first team squad for the 2024/25 campaign. World class Bill Mata headline signing in 2024/25 squad Overall reduction in average...

Toulon snatch up England duo

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

Toulon  confirmed they will be signing England stars Kyle Sinckler and Lewis Ludlam to the Cote d’Azur this summer. Sinckler, the 31 year old Bristol Bears tight-head prop, began his career...

Gardner withdraws from Springbok tests

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

Australian referee Angus Gardner has withdrawn from officiating the Springboks' test series with Ireland for personal reasons and will now be replaced by English referee Luke Pearce, World Rugby said...

Eddie Jones after Japans loss to England

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

"We got 8 new caps today that have all had a fantastic learning experience and sometimes you get a lesson before you get anything else and they got that today"   Eddie Jones spoke to the media...

All Blacks squad named for Steinlager Ultra Low Carb Series

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

Scott Barrett has been named as the new All Blacks captain, with a 32-strong squad including five uncapped players announced today ahead of the 2024 Steinlager Ultra Low Carb Series.The squad selected...