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Ulster boss angered by grumblings in Durban after match postponement

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Ulster boss Dan McFarland has responded strongly to grumblings in South Africa after the Northern Irishmen pulled out of this last weekend’s fixture – against the Sharks in Durban – for...

Springboks to face All Blacks at Twickenham in '23

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

The Springboks will line up against the New Zealand at Twickenham in England for only the second time ever when they clash in a Rugby World Cup warm-up fixture on Friday, 25 August 2023 – two weeks...

How Cardiff's Aerial Attack Downed Champions

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

So just how did Cardiff Rugby achieve what no other side in the United Rugby Championship has done since February - defeat the DHL Stormers?   Here’s the inside story from both camps on the...

R6 URC Wrap-up

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

DEFEATED DOBSON PRAISES 'SUBLIME' PRIESTLAND   Cardiff ended the DHL Stormers’ 15-match unbeaten run in the BKT United Rugby Championship as Wales fly-half contender Rhys Priestland kicked...

RWC Quarter Finals Announced

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

The quarter-final draw for Rugby World Cup 2021 was announced on Sunday after a thrilling pool phase final round determined the eight teams who remain in the hunt to lift the coveted trophy in New Zealand     The...

Alan Quinlan picks his Ireland XV to tackle the Springboks

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Munster and Ireland legend Alan Quinlan has selected his Ireland starting lineup to face South Africa on 5 November.   It's been six years since Ireland faced off against the Springboks, with a...

England Women team announcement v South Africa

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

England coach Simon Middleton has named his team for the Rugby World Cup 2021 Pool C match against South Africa at Waitakere Stadium on 23 October.     Marlie Packer captains England for...

Kyle Sinckler pens new deal at Bristol Bears

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

England and British and Irish Lions tighthead Kyle Sinckler has signed a one-year extension to his deal at Bristol Bears, the club has confirmed.   The 52-cap front-row forward, who joined from...

South Africa Women team announcement v England

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Zenay Jordan has been handed the fly-half jersey for her final test, South Africa's most-capped player being one of seven players brought into the starting line-up to face England in Auckland on 23 October.       Roseline...

Marvellous Marvin has the Midas Touch

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

No workload is too big for heavy-duty lock Marvin Orie who is at the heart of the DHL Stormers’ drive to defend their United Rugby Championship title.    An astute lineout operator and...