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Italy name squad for Under-20s Six Nations

5 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Italy have named a squad of 32 players for the 2021 Under-20s Six Nations ahead of their opening clash against hosts Wales.         The Azzurrini have been narrowly beaten...

Referees named for Lions tour

5 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Nic Berry (Aus) will officiate in the first test between the Lions and Boks while Ben O’Keeffe (NZ) and Mathieu Raynal (France) will look after the second and third tests respectively.    (Nic...

Worcester vs Gloucester game called off

5 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Due to ongoing Covid-19 concerns in the Gloucester camp, the decision has been taken to call off their fixture with Worcester Warriors this weekend.    It will be the second round...

Shane Williams picks his ideal Lions backline

5 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Wales and Lions legend Shane Williams has picked what he believes will be the best backline to come up against the Springboks in July.    Williams, a three-time tourist with the Lions, selected...

Ex England attack coach Simon Amor to coach Hong Kong at 2021 Asia Rugby Championships

5 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

The Hong Kong Rugby Union has announced that Simon Amor, former Head of Sevens and attack coach for England’s Rugby Football Union, will serve as interim Hong Kong coach at this year’s Asia...

Matt Cox announces Retirement

5 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Warriors back-row forward Matt Cox has announced that he will retire from rugby at the end of the current season.     It’s the end of an era as Matt Cox announces his retirement from...

New deal for Sam Stuart at Newcastle Falcons

5 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Scrum-half Sam Stuart has committed to Newcastle Falcons for another two seasons.   The 29-year-old has played 57 times during his four years with the club, scoring four tries in 12 games this season.   Stuart...

Two assistants brought in for England's summer tests

5 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Eddie Jones has added to his coaching staff for England’s summer series of fixtures.  Ed Robinson and Alex Codling will join the coaching team for the three matches.  Robinson, who is...

Rassie Erasmus explains why Cornal Hendricks did not make the Springbok squad

5 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Rassie Erasmus has explained the omission of Bulls centre Cornal Hendricks from the 46-man Springbok squad for the British & Irish Lions series.   One of the biggest talking points after the...

Saints legend Wood signs contract extension

5 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Northampton Saints flanker Tom Wood will continue playing at Franklin’s Gardens next season after signing an extension to his contract.     The 34-year-old flanker has turned out 226...