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Scotland and Exeter full-back Hogg to retire after Rugby World Cup

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Scotland and Exeter full-back Stuart Hogg has announced he intends to retire after this year's Rugby World Cup.   The 30-year-old this month became only the fourth player to reach a century of appearances...

Women’s Six Nations Fixtures Confirmed For 2024

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Women’s Six Nations fixtures have been confirmed. With anticipation for this year’s Championship building, Six Nations Rugby was committed to giving fans the best possible chance to look...

Santiago Cordero joins Connacht Rugby

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Connacht Rugby have announced the signing of Argentinian international Santiago Cordero on a two-year deal.   One of the most exciting full-back/wingers in world rugby, Cordero joins from Bordeaux...

Maeve Og O’Leary: Ireland have “fire in our bellies” ahead of Women’s Six Nations kick-off

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Maeve Og O’Leary is urging a fearless Ireland to use the “fire in their bellies” to give big guns England and France a scare in this year’s Women’s Six Nations.   Ireland...

Gaëlle Mignot breaking new ground ahead of Women’s Six Nations

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Gaëlle Mignot may not see herself as a trailblazer but that does not mean the France coach is not on the eve of the 2023 Women’s Six Nations.   The long-time skipper of Les Bleues is...

New Zealand rushed Robertson appointment, says Hansen

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

New Zealand would have been better off biding their time before announcing Ian Foster's replacement, according to former head coach Steve Hansen.   The All Blacks confirmed on Tuesday that Crusaders...

Bulls name squad for vital URC and Champions Cup tour

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Bulls Director of Rugby, Jake White, has announced a strong 28-men touring squad that will travel to the United Kingdom and France for back-to-back fixtures in the 2022/23 United Rugby Championship and...

Georgia equal all-time high in World Rugby Men’s Rankings

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Georgia have closed to within 1.16 points of a historic place in the world’s top 10 after successfully defending their Rugby Europe Championship title with a 38-11 victory in Sunday’s final...

Scott Robertson appointed All Blacks Head Coach from 2024

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Scott Robertson will become the All Blacks Head Coach from 2024.    The 48-year-old father of three was appointed following a robust interview process and will announce further key appointments...

Ex-All Blacks coach Hansen fires 'chokers' warning to Ireland ahead of World Cup

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Former New Zealand coach Steve Hansen warned in-form Ireland they still have a huge point to prove at the Rugby World Cup this year.   Andy Farrell's side completed a Grand Slam against England...