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Reader's No.8 of the Year

4 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

As the year draws to a close we take a look back at the year that was and have nominated four players from each position for your team of the year.   We have included players based on their club...

Reader's Openside Flanker of the Year

4 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

As the year draws to a close we take a look back at the year that was and have nominated four players from each position for your team of the year.   We have included players based on their club...

Reader's Loosehead Prop of the Year

4 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

As the year draws to a close we take a look back at the year that was and have nominated four players from each position for your team of the year.   We have included players based on their club...

Wallaby utility back signs a new long-term deal with the Melbourne Rebels and Rugby Australia

4 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

39 Test cap Wallabies back, Reece Hodge has re-signed with Rugby Australia and the Melbourne Rebels until the end of 2023.   The 25-year-old Wallaby has committed his immediate future to...

New Zealand appoint Ian Foster as the new All Blacks head coach

4 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Ian Foster has been appointed the new Head Coach of the All Blacks, New Zealand Rugby (NZR) has announced today.     54-year-old Foster will now lead the All Blacks into a new era, after...

Rugby Australia and Israel Folau settle unfair dismissal claim

4 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

The long-running legal dispute between Rugby Australia and Israel Folau has ended with a settlement reached over the former Wallaby was sacked in the wake of an anti-gay social media post in April.   The...

Rugby's elite in talks over new ring-fenced world championship

4 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

World Rugby’s proposed 12-team Nations Championship was abandoned in June, however, according to a report by Matt Hughes in the Dailymail, the major nations are keen to build on the...

Japan ‘could join Rugby Championship in two years’ says Agustín Pichot

4 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

In an interview with The Times' Owen Slot, World Rugby's vice-chairman Agustín Pichot has revealed that Japan could join the Rugby Championship in less than two years.     SANZAAR...

Rugby World Cup 2019: France v Argentina

4 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

France have frustrated their fans and themselves with inconsistent displays over recent years and Damien Penaud has issued a rallying call.       Damian Penaud rallied his France team-mates...

Bok Prop Nyakane expected to be fit for World Cup opener

4 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

A knee sprain sustained in South Africa's win over Japan on Friday will not stop Trevor Nyakane being ready for the Rugby World Cup.     South Africa expect Trevor Nyakane to be fit for...