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Ins, outs and the latest rugby rumours

4 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

We recap some of the top stories, rumours and recently confirmed.     Leone Nakarawa attracting interest in England Leone Nakawara has been linked with a move to the Premiership.    Midi...

Leone Nakarawa Premiership bound?

4 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

According to a report by French newspaper Midi Olympique, Fiji star Leone Nakarawa is set to leave Top 14 club Toulon at the end of the season.   Nakarawa joined the Top 14 club from the Glasgow...

Scarlets sign versatile All Black

4 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

29 year-old Vaea Fifita has signed for Welsh club Scarlets and will depart Wasps at the conclusion of the season.     Fifita last played for the All Blacks against South Africa in...

Dream XV: The International stars of the new Japanese League

4 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

The new Japanese club competition kicks off this weekend under the new name, the Japan Rugby League One.   We take a look at the international stars that will light up the tournament in the top...

All Black legend's sons' desire to wear the Green & Gold

4 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Should legendary New Zealand centre Sonny Bill Williams’ sons follow in their father’s rugby footsteps, indications are that they may not be part of the All Black tradition, but have...

Shane Williams opens up about early days in the Welsh team

4 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

A new three-part documentary entitled 'Slammed' and featuring Shane Williams has seen the legendary Welsh winger shed light on his early days with coach Steve Hansen. By his account, it was not an easy...

QUIZ: Can You Name The Ireland 23 That Beat The All Blacks For the First Time?

4 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

After 29 meetings and 111 years of trying, Ireland finally claimed a men's senior international win over New Zealand to cherish.   Joe Schmidt's side joined the Ireland Women (2014) and Ireland...

England's 2022 Autumn Nations Series schedule announced

4 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

The recent announcement of England’s 2022 Autumn Nations Series schedule sees them gain some much-valued experience ahead of the 2023 World Cup in France as they will do battle with two teams (Argentina...

Midi Olympique's Team of the Year: Five Frenchman, Three All Blacks, One Irishman

4 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Renowned French bi-weekly rugby newspaper Midi Olympique have released their 2021 Team of the Year.   The publication has included one Irishman, one Australian, one Scotsman, two South Africans,...

Top 10 Moments of the Year – All Blacks 2021

4 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Relive the best moments from the 2021 All Blacks season!