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URC Preview: Edinburgh Rugby v Cardiff Rugby

4 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

DAM Health Stadium, Edinburgh | KO 15:00 UK & IRE (16:00 ITA, 17:00 SA) | Live on Premier Sports and URC TV   Edinburgh’s only loss in any competition this season came via a last-gasp...

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...

2022 Six Nations to be played behind closed doors?

4 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Plans are being put in place to host the lion’s share of the 2022 Six Nations competition behind closed doors with no options for postponements.    England are the only participating...

Wales' Biggar worried by 'backwards step' if crowds are banned for Six Nations

4 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Dan Biggar fears a "huge step backwards" if there are no crowds allowed at matches moving into 2022. While crowds at sporting events have yet to be capped in England, matches in Wales and Scotland are...

Ford & Smith rank higher than Farrell in best men's rugby players in Britain

4 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

George Ford and Marcus Smith rank higher than England captain Owen Farrell on a list of the 30 best men's rugby players in Britain in 2021.   The list compiled by The Telegraph's Ben Coles...

25 of the worst rugby jerseys EVER

4 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

There have been some fantastic rugby jerseys over the years, however, not all jerseys are hits.   We take a look at some of the worst EVER.   EDINBURGH - 2007/08   PERPIGNAN - 2009/10   MELBOURNE...

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,...

Latest disciplinary news

4 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Here follows an account of the latest disciplinary news:   HEINEKEN CHAMPIONS CUPDan Fish suspended for three weeksThe Cardiff Rugby fly half, Dan Fish, has been suspended for three weeks following...

Chiefs' engine room woes as Hill signs with Sale

4 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

In a somewhat surprising move which sees Exeter Chiefs lose two international locks so far this week, England and B&I Lions representative Jonny Hill has confirmed that he will be leaving...

Champions Cup Disciplinary Decisions – Round 1

4 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Will Muir suspended for four weeks: The Bath Rugby wing, Will Muir, has been suspended for four weeks following an independent Disciplinary Hearing by video conference yesterday (Wednesday 15 December)...