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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...

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...

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...

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...

Japan-based Boks given the greenlight for Twickenham showdown

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

South Africa will have their Japanese-based stars available for selection when they tackle England at Twickenham on 26 November.   The replay of the 2019 Rugby World Cup final falls...

Grand slam winners return for France, eight uncapped players named in Autumn Nations Series Squad

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

France head coach Fabien Galthie has named a 42-man squad for the Autumn Nations Cup.   France host Australia in their opening game on 5 November at the Stade de France before fronting...

Laure Sansus out of the World Cup following knee injury

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Laure Sansus has suffered a rupture of the anterior cruciate ligament of the knee and has been ruled out for the rest of the World Cup. She has been replaced in the group by Marie Dupouy.     Best...

Ardie Savea to play in Japan after 2023 Rugby World Cup

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

All Blacks and Hurricanes loose forward Ardie Savea will take a six-month offshore playing break in Japan next year.     The 29-year-old will turn out for the Kobelco Kobe Steelers for the...

Women's World Cup: weekend wrap-up & highlights

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Pool A:    A tight contest in Whangarei saw Australia edge out Scotland 14-12:        The Black Ferns powered past Wales, showing they remain serious title contenders:         Pool...