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MLR a significant boost to U.S. competitiveness - Gary Gold

7 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Coach Gary Gold said Major League Rugby (MLR) will help the United States be more competitive at the World Cup in Japan, but conceded we might only see the best of his side in four years’ time.     The...

Wade: Bills move makes NFL gamble 100 per cent worth it

7 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Now a member of the Buffalo Bills, Christian Wade believes his decision to trade rugby union for the NFL has been vindicated.       Christian Wade believes his gamble to trade rugby...

Christian Wade signs first NFL deal

7 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Former England and Wasps winger Christian Wade has signed his first professional NFL contract with the Buffalo Bills. The Buffalo Bills are based in the Buffalo–Niagara Falls metropolitan...

Brad Shields denied a try thanks to an excellent cover tackle by Francois Hougaard

7 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

England International Brad Shields was denied a try early on in Wasps victory over Worcester on Saturday thanks to this cover tackle by Springbok scrumhalf Francois Hougaard.   🎙 Kids...it's...

Will Holling becomes latest academy player to sign full-time with the Knights

7 years ago by Doncaster Knights

Academy star Will Holling has today become the third youngster to put pen to paper on a new one-year-deal to sign for the Knights as he progresses up the pathway of the club.     The hooker...

Toulon quartet named in Baabaas squad

7 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Four Toulon stars have been added to the Barbarians squad to face England. Winger Josua Tuisova and centre Malakai Fekitoa return to face an England XV after their devastating display at Twickenham...

Fiji take fifth consecutive title in Hong Kong

7 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Fiji created history by securing a fifth consecutive title in Hong Kong with a 21-7 victory over France in the Cup final at the Cathay Pacific/HSBC Hong Kong Sevens, while USA claimed third place to maintain...

Watch: Danny Care puts his hand up for recall

7 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

On Friday evening Danny Care produced a fantastic performance against the Sale Sharks, albeit in defeat.   With Eddie Jones' two first choice scrumhalves now facing extended spells on the sidelines...

Shoulder injury ends Ben Youngs' season

7 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Ben Youngs had an operation on his shoulder and will consequently miss the rest of Leicester Tigers' Premiership campaign.     England and Leicester Tigers scrum-half Ben Youngs will miss...

Norton sets new try scoring record at Hong Kong Sevens

7 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

The top five teams in the Series standings – USA, New Zealand, Fiji, South Africa and England - all claimed victories in their first group phase games on the opening day in front of another huge...