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Finn Russell dropped from Scotland squad - report

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Finn Russell is set to be omitted from the Scotland squad to be named later today (Wednesday).     The 30-year-old flyhalf was rested for Scotland's July test in South America, along with...

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...

Coaching group locked in for All Black Sevens on their path to Paris

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

The All Blacks Sevens kick off their Olympic qualification bid in Hong Kong at the end of this month buoyed by confirmation that coaching line up is locked in through to the 2024 event. Head Coach Clark...

Rieko Ioane re-signs with New Zealand Rugby

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

All Blacks midfielder Rieko Ioane has extended his contract with New Zealand Rugby until the end of 2023.   With an eye to earning selection at his second Rugby World Cup, the 25-year-old...

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...

5 uncapped players named in Wales' 35-player squad for the Autumn Nations Series

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Wales men’s head coach Wayne Pivac has named a 35-player squad for the 2022 Autumn Nations Series.       Leigh Halfpenny, Ken Owens and Justin Tipuric are back for international...

RWC 2021 independent disciplinary update: Donna Rose (Wales)

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Wales front row Donna Rose has been suspended for two weeks, having appeared before an independent judicial committee on Tuesday after being cited in Wales' Rugby World Cup 2021 Pool A match with New Zealand...

England name 36-man squad for Autumn Nations Series

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Eddie Jones has named the England squad who will continue their preparations for their four home Autumn Nations Series matches.    The 36-player squad will meet on Monday for a five-day training...

All Blacks in their own words: The season so far

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

"When we are going through those hard times, we just need to trust the man next to us" Hear from the New Zealand players themselves as they reflect on the year so far.  

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...