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British and Irish Lions' tour of South Africa set to go ahead as scheduled

5 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Rugby SA are in full support for the British and Irish Lions to tour South Africa in July and August, despite coronavirus complications.     The British and Irish Lions' tour of South Africa...

England to conduct 'brutally honest' Six Nations review but won't rush decision on Jones future

5 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Eddie Jones will be given time to provide his assessment of the Six Nations as England consider possible changes before the 2023 World Cup.     England will conduct a "brutally honest" internal...

Bundee Aki slapped with 4-week ban

5 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Ireland centre Bundee Aki has been banned for 4 games following his dangerous tackle on Billy Vunipola during the Six Nations England clash at the weekend.     The red card had been...

Munster: team news update

5 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Munster’s full Ireland contingent will return to the squad after their Six Nations concluded with an impressive 32-18 victory over the English. The players include: Tadhg Beirne, Craig Casey, Keith...

Five Uncapped Players Named In Ireland’s Women’s Six Nations Squad

5 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

The Ireland coaching group have included five uncapped players in a squad  of 35 for the upcoming Women’s Six Nations Championship.     All five have been capped at 7s...

Genge off the hook after attack on Sexton

5 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

England loosehead prop Ellis Genge will receive no sanction after attacking Ireland captain Johnny Sexton’s face with the elbow during their Round 5 Six Nations clash on Saturday evening.   Genge...

Latest World Rankings: Les Bleus get World Rugby Men’s Ranking bonus

5 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

After a thrilling end to round five of the Six Nations 2021, France are still in contention for a first Championship title since 2010.       Saturday’s dramatic 32-30 win...

Sir Clive Woodward picks his Lions XV

5 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Former England and British & Irish Lions head coach Sir Clive Woodward has penned what is in his opinion the best Lions side to tackle the mighty Springboks later this year.   After winning...

Youngs defends English team after disappointing campaign

5 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

England scrumhalf Ben Youngs has hit out at critics after England’s 32-18 loss to Ireland on Saturday evening.   The men in green were decidedly impressive as they systematically brushed Eddie...

Ellis Genge's attack on Johnny Sexton

5 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

During Ireland’s emphatic victory the English in Dublin on Saturday evening, England’s loosehead prop Ellis Genge carried out a vicious attack on Ireland flyhalf Johnny Sexton.   As...