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Schedule confirmed for HSBC World Rugby Sevens Challenger 2025

18 hours ago by Ultimate Rugby

Details of the World Rugby HSBC Sevens Challenger 2025 have been announced with three rounds taking place in March and April to decide the top four teams that qualify for the HSBC SVNS Play Off competition...

Cape Town welcomes HSBC SVNS back to the Mother City

1 day ago by Ultimate Rugby

Following a spectacular opening round in Dubai last weekend, Australia and Fiji lead the women’s and men’s HSBC SVNS standings respectively ahead of the second round in Cape Town on 7-8 December. The...

Australia and Fiji win HSBC SVNS in Dubai

3 days ago by Ultimate Rugby

Australia and Fiji were crowned Emirates Dubai 7s champions following a thrilling two days at the opening round of HSBC SVNS 2025 Fiji beat Spain 19-5 to win men’s gold, as Spain reached their...

Legend Tiatia looking to make his mark in Welsh rugby once again

1 week ago by Ultimate Rugby

Few overseas players have made a bigger impact in Welsh rugby over the past couple of decades than Filo Tiatia.   Now the Ospreys legend is looking to make his presence felt once again - in his...

Joe Marler retires

1 week ago by Ultimate Rugby

  Harlequins prop Joe Marler has today confirmed he will retire from professional rugby with immediate effect following Friday night’s Gallagher Premiership fixture against Bristol Bears. Marler,...

Liam Williams returns to Saracens

1 week ago by Ultimate Rugby

Saracens are delighted to announce the return of Liam Williams to the club. The two-time British and Irish Lion rejoins the Men in Black for his second stint until the end of the season, having spent...

Borthwick taking positives from 'frustrating' Autumn Series

1 week ago by Ultimate Rugby

England ensured they ended 2024 on a high note as they claimed a 59-14 victory over Japan, and coach Steve Borthwick is taking the positives from a difficult Autumn Nations Series. Borthwick's team lost...

Robertson makes overseas players plea after New Zealand labour versus Italy

1 week ago by Ultimate Rugby

New Zealand head coach Scott Robertson has said he wants to see overseas-based players become eligible for the All Blacks after his side laboured to a 29-11 win over Italy.  The visitors recorded...

Match Preview: Japan vs England

1 week ago by Ultimate Rugby

England conclude their autumn internationals against Japan at Twickenham. Steve Borthwick's side are bidding to end a frustrating campaign on a positive note after defeats against New Zealand, Australia...

World Rankings preview

1 week ago by Ultimate Rugby

World Rugby has published the ranking permutations for the men's internationals in Europe and Africa this weekend, including the Autumn Nations Series, Rugby Africa and Rugby Europe competitions.  Permutation...