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Reds hold on to record first Australian win as Chiefs come up just short

4 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

The Chiefs did their best to produce a stunning comeback, but the Reds held on to secure a hard-fought victory.     The Reds finally ended the wait for an Australian win in the Super Rugby...

Saints sign Samoa international Brandon Nansen

4 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Northampton Saints today announce the signing of Samoa international Brandon Nansen.     Welcome, Brandon 🙌The @manusamoa international is headed for Franklin’s Gardens in 2021/22...

Hurricanes 43-6 Western Force: Record win as New Zealand dominance continues

4 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Teams from New Zealand continue to dominate Super Rugby Trans-Tasman after the Hurricanes thrashed Western Force.     The Hurricanes earned a third consecutive bonus-point victory as they...

Rhys Marshall to depart Munster and return to New Zealand

4 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Munster Rugby have confirmed that Rhys Marshall is the final player to depart the province at the end of the current season.   The 28-year-old hooker has made 81 appearances for the province,...

Connacht to sign Tongan international Leva Fifita

4 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Connacht Rugby are set to sign Tongan International Leva Fifita according to Reports in French media.   Fifita had been offered a two-year contract extension by Grenoble but it’s suggested...

RWC 2021: Full match schedule

4 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

World Rugby and hosts New Zealand Rugby have announced the match schedule for Rugby World Cup 2021, playing in 2022       The schedule supports the ambition of an accessible event...

13 new caps named in Samoa's squad to face Maori All Blacks, Tonga

4 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Thirteen new caps have been included in the Manu Samoa rugby squad to play the Māori All Blacks and Tonga in June and July.   Leinster bound prop Michael Alaalatoa will captain the 31-man squad...

Rebels welcome back Lachie Anderson for Highlanders clash

4 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

The Melbourne Rebels have welcomed back Lachie Anderson to its starting XV for Sunday's clash against the Highlanders at Leichhardt Oval, Sydney.   Anderson’s inclusion is one of five changes...

Waratahs players speak ahead of Crusaders clash

4 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

The Waratahs face a daunting prospect this weekend as they take on the mighty Crusaders in Super Rugby Trans Tasman.    The Waratahs are in something of a rebuilding phase after a terrible...

Beauden Barrett and three World Cup winning Springboks named in Top League XV of 2021

4 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

The Japanese Top League concluded this weekend with Panasonic Wild Knights beating Suntory Sungoliath 26-31 in the Final on Sunday.     The competition organisers have since named the...