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Three changes to Ireland Women for second Test

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Ireland Women Head Coach Greg McWilliams has named his team to take on Japan in the second Test in Tokyo.    McWilliams has made three changes to the triumphant side of last week, Dorothy Wall and Sam...

Josh van der Flier

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Iyogun pens new Northampton Saints contract

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Emmanuel Iyogun has signed a new long-term contract with Northampton Saints which sees the 21-year-old prop extend his stay at the Club.   The loosehead has made 25 appearances in three seasons...

Munster to host Springboks in November

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Another midweek game has been added to the Springboks’ itinerary for their November tour with the announcement that the SA Select XV will face Munster in their first of two non-Test matches on their...

Women's Six Nations announce 2023 fixtures

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Rugby fans are in for a treat with even more ways to enjoy the 2023 TikTok Women’s Six Nations. The fixture dates for the 2023 TikTok Women’s Six Nations were announced today with extensive...

Ireland and South Africa climb World Rugby Women’s Rankings

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Two teams improved their position in the World Rugby Women’s Rankings as a result of the three test matches played this weekend.     Ireland’s 57-22 win over Japan in...

Laurie Fisher appointed Wallabies interim assistant coach

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

The Wallabies have announced that Laurie Fisher has joined the coaching ranks in an interim assistant role for the Rugby Championship.     The current Brumbies forwards coach brings over...

McWilliams names 6 uncapped players in squad to face Japan

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Ireland Women Head Coach Greg McWilliams is looking at the upcoming contest with Japan as an opportunity to breed some experience within the ranks and has named a total of six uncapped players in the 23...

Japan Tour Diary: Training Uncut

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

With just three days to go until Saturday's first Test, Ireland's preparations are stepping up a gear in the heat of Shizuoka    

Over 34 million fans tune into URC as debut season sets new broadcast records

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Over 34 million fans tuned into the inaugural United Rugby Championship season as the league set a number of major broadcast records in its first campaign.     With records set for the season-long...