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The Four Players Who Are Set To Earn Their Test Debuts For Ireland This Weekend

3 years ago by Ulitmate Rugby

There are four uncapped players included in the Ireland matchday 23 to face Italy on Saturday.   Andy Farrell has handed starting test debuts with Will Connors earning his first cap on the...

Ted Hill appointed as Worcester Warriors' youngest-ever club captain

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

England flanker Ted Hill has been appointed as Worcester Warriors' youngest-ever club captain. Hill, 21, succeeds South African GJ van Velze and will head a new captaincy team at Sixways with centre...

Leicester Tigers confirm the departure of five players including Manu Tuilagi

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Leicester Tigers have confirmed the departure of five players including England centre Manu Tuilagi.   Leicester Tigers chief executive Andrea Pinchen confirmed that England stars Tuilagi and...

WATCH: New footage shows how young Beauden Barrett exploded into New Zealand rugby, aged 19

3 years ago by Rugby Dump

Highlights have emerged of a 19-year old Beauden Barrett dominating what was then the ITM Cup for Taranaki. Barrett is now a household name after having burst onto the scene over the past few years to...

Dave Rennie reveals why he didn't apply for the All Blacks job

4 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Following the confirmation that he would takeover from Michael Cheika as the new Wallabies head coach, Dave Rennie revealed why he opted for Wallabies' job over a chance with the All Blacks.       The 55-year-old...

Dave Rennie named as the new Wallabies head coach

4 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Rugby Australia has today announced the appointment of Dave Rennie as Head Coach of the Wallabies.    Rennie will fulfil his current commitments with Glasgow Warriors before joining the Qantas...

Chris Gibbes joins Hurricanes as assistant coach

4 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Widely respected coach Chris Gibbes has joined the Hurricanes on a two-year deal as an assistant coach.Gibbes, 46, will leave his role as head coach of the Wellington Lions at the end of the Mitre 10 Cup...

Another Fijian joins Goneva in signing for Harlequins

4 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

The Harlequins have confirmed their second signing from Newcastle today with second rower Tevita Cavubati joining Vereniki Goneva in signing for the club.   The second row, who has been capped 23...

Warriors sign Blues hooker Matt Moulds

4 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Warriors have made Blues and Northland hooker Matt Moulds their seventh new signing for the 2019/20 season.     Moulds will become Warriors second signing from Super Rugby side Blues after...

Worcester Warriors sign Blues Hooker Moulds

4 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Worcester Warriors have continued their recruitment for next season with the signing of Blues and Northland hooker Matt Moulds, who is their seventh new signing for the 2019/20 season.     Moulds...