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Seán O’Brien Signs New Contract

10 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

Munster Rugby and the IRFU are pleased to announce a two-year contract extension for Seán O’Brien. The 26-year-old, who can play in the centre and on the wing, has been an excellent addition...

Japan Rugby League One: Round Seven Review

10 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

Saitama Panasonic Wild Knights remain top of the table after today’s Grand Final replay produced another thriller in Japan Rugby League One, with the playing through champions Toshiba Brave Lupus...

Wales name team for Italy match in Rome

10 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

Senior men’s head coach Warren Gatland has named the Wales team to play Italy in the second round of the 2025 Guinness Six Nations at Stadio Olimpico, Rome on Saturday 8 February (KO 14.15h GMT,...

Former All Black Tu'inukuafe retires

10 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

Karl Tu'inukuafe has announced his retirement from rugby. The prop made 59 Super Rugby appearances between stints for the Chiefs and Blues and played 27 tests for the All Blacks before signing with French...

Wales squad update

10 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

Scarlets back row Taine Plumtree has been called up to the Wales senior men’s squad while Aaron Wainwright continues his recovery from a facial injury sustained during Friday night’s opening...

Bath announce Frost signing

10 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

Bath Rugby is delighted to announce the signing of Dan Frost from Exeter Chiefs. The explosive hooker has penned a two-year contract and will join the club this summer. Frost began his career...

Japan Rugby League One 2024-25 Round Six Review

10 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

Division One Eighteen points from flyhalf Mikiya Takamoto led Tokyo Suntory Sungoliath to their second win of the season, knocking Shizuoka Blue Revs out of the top four in the process, as the visitors...

International Club Partnerships Increasing Player Flow to Japan Rugby League One

10 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

The recently announced signing of former England Under-20 captain Lewis Chessum by Mitsubishi Heavy IndustriesSagamihara Dynaboars has highlighted the increasing flow of players from the northern hemisphere...

Wilson and Vermeulen banned

10 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

Harry WilsonThe case of Harry Wilson, Saracens, was heard by an independent disciplinary panel chaired by Jeremy Summers, sitting with Becky Essex and Olly Kohn.Wilson was shown a red card for a dangerous...

Wales team for Six Nations opener against France

10 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

Senior men’s head coach Warren Gatland has named the Wales team to play France in the opening match of the 2025 Guinness Six Nations at Stade de France, Paris on Friday 31 January (KO 20.15h GMT,...