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Lions leader Horn setting his sights on the Springboks

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

When you consider the competition for back row spots in the Springboks set-up, you would imagine it must be pretty daunting for an uncapped player with international ambitions.   Just for starters,...

Bulls change four for Osprey's visit

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

The Vodacom Bulls have made three changes to the starting xv personnel with an additional fourth in the impact squad to make it four changes in a slightly rotated forward pack for round four of the 2024/25...

Gloucester to team named for Bath derby

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

The Cherry & Whites side to take on Bath Rugby at a packed-out Kingsholm tomorrow has been revealed.   Ciaran Knight comes into the front row after a solid showing off the bench last weekend....

Joyce and Ioane return from injury for Connacht

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

- Joyce and Ioane return from injury - Boyle and Bolton promoted from bench last weekend   - Sean O’Brien to make first appearance of season   Connacht head coach Pete Wilkins...

URC Round 4 Preview

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

Glasgow Warriors v Zebre Parma, 7.35pm, Friday   Champions Glasgow have rung the changes for this Scotstoun clash, bringing in seven players and making two positional switches in the wake of last...

World Rugby Match Officials appointed for November international window

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

Thirty referees will take charge of 41 men’s international matches Thirteen nations are represented among the 64 officials Jordan Way (Australia) will take charge of the opening match, between...

World Rugby Women's Rankings preview

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

World Rugby has published the ranking permutations for the final round of WXV 2024 matches in Canada, South Africa and the United Arab Emirates this weekend.  Permutation highlights: France will...

Fiji squad named for November tour

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

Fiji centres Waisea Nayacalevu and Semi Radradra have been included in the squad for the November Tour. Nayacalevu and Swire Shipping Fijian Drua hooker Tevita Ikanivere have been named as co-captains. Josua...

Record-breaking derby day at Croke Park

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

History will be made at Croke Park on Saturday when the BKT URC showdown between Leinster Rugby and Munster Rugby is played out in front of a new record league attendance.   The provincial derby...

Waratahs and Wallabies great Tim Gavin inducted into Hall of Champions

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

Gavin joins Suzy Batkovic (Basketball), Alex Blackwell (Cricket), Murray Braund (Surf Lifesaving) and Pattie Dench (Sport Pistol), with AFL great Paul Kelly elevated to legend status. The backrower cemented...