Liam Squire's return and Japan star headline Highlanders 2021 squad
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThere are six new faces and two returning familiar faces among the Highlanders squad announced today. The squad features 22 forwards and 17 backs and will again be co-captained by Ash Dixon and Aaron Smith. A...
Eddie Jones trims his squad ahead Autumn Nations Cup Finale
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyEngland have retained a 27-player squad for this weekend’s Quilter International against France. Eddie Jones’s side will take on France at Twickenham Stadium on Sunday (2pm KO)...
Chiefs confirm 11 new signings including two former Hurricanes and two highly rated halfbacks
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Chiefs have confirmed their squad for the 2021 Super Rugby Aotearoa season and Trans-Tasman competitions. With Warren Gatland working with the British and Irish Lions, Clayton McMillan will...
George North takes centre role against Italy
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyGeorge North starts at outside centre as Wayne Pivac shuffles his starting line up for Wales' final test match of 2020. For the second time this year, George North starts in the #13 jersey...
England squad update - France test week
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyEngland have gathered at their training base as they prepare for this weekend’s Quilter International against France. Jones has assembled a squad of 33 players for the match –...
Premiership Round 2 - top stats performers: most tackles, turnovers, metres gained & more
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyRound 2 of the Premiership threw out a couple of surprises as the competition continues its great standards. We turn our attention to the stats columns in which the names of the round’s...
Video - Tom O'Flaherty scores from an incredible volley
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyExeter Chiefs stormed to another bonus-point victory in round two of the Premiership as they trashed Bath 40-3 at Sandy Park on Saturday. Rob Baxter's men kicked off their title defence with...
Brad Weber extends Chiefs stay
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAll Black and Chiefs halfback Brad Weber has re-signed with New Zealand Rugby (NZR) and the Chiefs for another year. The 29-year-old debuted for the Chiefs in 2014. Since his Super Rugby debut,...
Summiting with the Exe Men
5 years ago by Rugby WorldA new book published this week tells the story of Exeter's incredible climb to the peak of European rugby. Rugby World takes a look at Exe Men and goes giddy with delight Top of the mountain: Exeter...
Newcastle turning heads with second big win
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyNewly promoted Newcastle Falcons are making waves in the Premiership after completing the first two rounds of the tournament unbeaten. They kicked off their campaign by surprising many when they...
