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Red Roses coaching update: Scott Bemand and Louis Deacon

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Scott Bemand has decided he will step down from his role as England Women backs coach at the end of the 2023 TikTok Women’s Six Nations. Bemand was appointed lead coach of the England Women...

Super Rugby Countdown - 2022 Super Rugby Most Prolific Runners

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

With Super Rugby just 9 days away we take a look back at last year and the top defenders beaten over the tournament   Timoci Tavatavanawai (Moana Pasifika) Timoci Tavatavanawai is known for...

Queensland Reds squad named for 2023 Buildcorp Super W season

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

The Queensland Reds 2023 squad has been confirmed ahead of the 2023 Buildcorp Super W season.   Head coach Simon Craig has named a group that includes six capped Wallaroos, 18 previously capped...

ACT Brumbies confirm 2023 Super W Squad

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

The ACT Brumbies have confirmed their 34-player squad for the 2023 Buildcorp Super W season, with 16 players returning from previous seasons.   The group, featuring talent from the ACT...

Ireland extend their lead at the top of the World Rugby Rankings

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Unusually there were no positional changes in the World Rugby Men’s Rankings despite there being a full programme of fixtures in the Six Nations and Rugby Europe Championship.     However,...

Super Rugby Countdown Day 11: A look at Crusaders' 11th Super Rugby crown

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

In June 2022, Crusaders secured an 11th Super Rugby title as they snapped Blues' 15-match winning streak with a dominant 21-7 victory in all-New Zealand final at a sold-out Eden Park in Auckland.   Richie...

Super Rugby Countdown Day 12: Most successful teams during the Super 12 era

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

A look at the previous champions of the Super 12 era.     1996 & 1997 Blues       Careful planning and good execution took the Auckland Blues to a clear cut 45...

Super Rugby Countdown Day 13: Best 13s to play Super Rugby

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Excellent defenders and decision makers, for day 13 on our countdown, we shift our attention to the best number 13s of Super Rugby.   Conrad Smith (94 caps, 26 tries, 2 World Cups) -Hurricanes Smith...

David Ribbans to leave Saints at end of 2022/23 season

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Northampton Saints can confirm that David Ribbans will depart the Club at the end of the 2022/23 season.   The 27-year-old lock has pulled on the Black, Green and Gold jersey 115 times to date,...

Allan Bunting on being named Black Ferns Director of Rugby

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Hear from Allan Bunting following his appointment as New Zealand Women's Director of Rugby.