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New Zealand Sevens draw announced

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Pivotal pool matches await the Black Ferns Sevens and All Blacks Sevens teams on day one of the hotly anticipated and final HSBC New Zealand Sevens in Hamilton on January 21-22.     The last...

Newcastle Falcons: Adam Radwan and Matias Moroni included for Leicester clash

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Adam Radwan and Matias Moroni come in for Newcastle Falcons on Saturday when they host Gallagher Premiership champions Leicester Tigers at Kingston Park Stadium.   Radwan starts on the right wing...

Shaun Edwards believes the Boks are the team to beat

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Popular France defence coach Shaun Edwards has outlined why, he believes, the Springboks are the strongest unit in world rugby at the moment.   Although South Africa currently rank fourth in the...

Highlander and All Black, Shannon Frizell, to join Toshiba

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Highlander's and All Black loose forward Shannon Frizell will head to Japan following the conclusion of the 2023 season.  The Highlanders have today confirmed that Frizell will join Japan Rugby...

Refereeing appointments confirmed for 2023 Six Nations

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

The 2023 Guinness Six Nations have released the refereeing appointments for next year's clashes.   Karl Dickson will be the man in the middle for the opening match while New Zealander James...

Shaunagh Brown to retire from rugby

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Shaunagh Brown has advised Harlequins Women that she has opted to retire from rugby.    Joining the Club in 2016, Brown has gone on to earn 80 appearances in the Famous Quarters.    ...

Hamish Watson a major doubt for the 2023 Six Nations

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Hamish Watson is a major doubt for the 2023 Six Nations as he continues to be stood down from rugby action due to a series of head knocks.   “He has seen the specialist down in Birmingham...

Eddie Jones opens up regarding England axing

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Recently-former England boss Eddie Jones has opened up to French publication, Midi Olypique, regarding his axing.   A poor Autumn Nations Series culminated in the RFU terminating Jones’ contract...

Steve Borthwick appointed England Rugby men's head coach

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

The RFU is delighted to confirm that former England captain and forwards coach, Steve Borthwick will take on the role of England men’s head coach from today.Kevin Sinfield has also been appointed...

Rugby World Cup 2023: Seven matches you should get excited about

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

In less than 10 months’ time, the wait for Rugby World Cup 2023 will come to an end as France take on New Zealand in an opening match that has all the ingredients to be a classic. While...