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Lee Radford takes up a coaching role with Scotland

2 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

Northampton Saints today confirm that coach Lee Radford will be seconded to Scottish Rugby for this season’s international windows.     The 46-year-old coach will join Scotland for...

RFU Statement - Lewis Moody

2 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

Bill Sweeney RFU CEO said: "We are all deeply saddened and distressed to learn that Lewis Moody has been diagnosed with Motor Neurone Disease. "Lewis represented England, the British and Irish...

Owen Farrell gives thoughts on England return

2 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

Saracens legend and former England captain Owen Farrell returned to the Stonex stadium in Sarcens colours after a short spell with Racing 92 in France. Speaking in an interview after their victorous 50-17...

Boks retain Rugby Championship with tough win in London

2 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

The Springboks retained the Castle Lager Rugby Championship with a hard-fought, but well-deserved 29-27 win over Argentina at the Allianz Stadium, Twickenham on Saturday, coming back from a 13-10 deficit...

Fin Smith to stay a Saint

2 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

Northampton Saints today announce that England and British & Irish Lions fly-half, Fin Smith, has penned a new multi-year contract to remain at cinch Stadium at Franklin’s Gardens.   The...

World Rugby Men's Rankings preview: 4 October, 2025

2 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

World Rugby has published the ranking permutations for the final round of The Rugby Championship 2025 and matches in the Rugby Europe Men's Conference 2025-26 this weekend.  Permutation highlights: South...

TEAM NEWS | Bath Rugby v Sale Sharks

2 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

Hyron Andrews returns to the Sharks team to face Gallagher Prem champions Bath on Friday night as Alex Sanderson makes two changes to his XV following the bonus point win over Gloucester in round one.  Andrews,...

Argentina name team for Springbok clash

2 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

Argentina will look to put the heavy 67–30 defeat to the Springboks in Durban behind and finish the VISA Macro Rugby Championship on a positive note. The rematch is scheduled for Saturday, October...

Stars return to boost Wallabies second Bledisloe Test

2 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

Wallabies coach Joe Schmidt has been boosted by a trio of returning stars as he names his team for Saturday’s second Bledisloe Cup match in Perth. Rob Valetini, Will Skelton and Jake Gordon have...

All Blacks team named for last round clash

2 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

The All Blacks’ selectors have named their team to play Australia at Optus Stadium this Saturday evening, with six changes to the team that started the first Bledisloe Cup...