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Andy Farrell excited by chance to pit Ireland against ‘best’ side South Africa

1 day ago by Ultimate Rugby

Andy Farrell is relishing a shot at the world’s best as Ireland pursue perfection after continuing their northern hemisphere domination with another Guinness Six Nations title. Ireland turn their...

Japan League One Round 10 Review

1 day ago by Ultimate Rugby

Division One – Crowley off the mark as Honda fires up Mie Honda Heat has given ex-Italy coach Kieran Crowley his maiden win in Japan Rugby League One after a courageous 20-19 victory over fellow...

Wales finish bottom of Six Nations as Italy win in Cardiff

2 days ago by Ultimate Rugby

Wales suffered the ignominy of a first Six Nations wooden spoon since 2003 after Italy posted a 24-21 victory over them in Cardiff. Not even George North’s farewell appearance before international...

One of a kind George will be missed

2 days ago by Ultimate Rugby

Careers like the one George North has had don’t get handed to you. You have to earn them. He burst onto the international scene with a bang. If the wider rugby world wasn’t familiar...

SA Rugby appoints GM into new high-performance role

2 days ago by Ultimate Rugby

Dave Wessels, the former coach of Super Rugby teams, the Western Force and Melbourne Rebels, has been appointed to a new role of General Manager for High Performance Rugby at SA Rugby. Wessels,...

World Rugby Men's Rankings preview: 16-17 March, 2024

3 days ago by Ultimate Rugby

World Rugby has published the ranking permutations for the final rounds of the Guinness Men's Six Nations and Rugby Europe Men's Championship this weekend. Permutation highlights: Ireland will drop...

Japan Rugby League One: Round 10 preview

4 days ago by Ultimate Rugby

Division One – Spears on a Knife-Edge Time is running out for Kubota Spears Funabashi Tokyo Bay. While the status of their title defence is not terminal yet, the defending champions’ slide...

I’ve loved it – George North reflects on living Wales ‘dream’ after calling time

4 days ago by Ultimate Rugby

Wales star George North fought back tears as he reflected on an international career that saw him “live a dream”. The 31-year-old has announced that he will retire from Test rugby after Saturday’s...

'Superstars all over' Blues backline poses Waratahs' 'biggest challenge'

5 days ago by Ultimate Rugby

In the ultra-competitive landscape that is Super Rugby Pacific this year, Waratahs coach Darren Coleman faces one the trickiest tasks of the season in round four. Former Wallaby Tim...

Flying winger Wade set for Kingsholm

5 days ago by Ultimate Rugby

Gloucester Rugby is delighted to confirm the signing of Christian Wade from Top 14 club, Racing 92. The wing will link up with the Cherry & Whites ahead of the 2024/25 season. Wade made his professional...