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North says champions Wales can thrive as underdogs

4 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Wales star George North told Stats Perform "fierce competitor" Dan Biggar can prove an inspiring captain in the absence of Alun Wyn Jones.   George North is looking forward to the day his children...

Predicted: How England could line up in their Six Nations opener against Scotland

4 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

England head coach Eddie Jones has trimmed his squad to 29 players ahead of his side's opening Six Nations match against Wales, providing further clues to how his side will line up on Saturday at Murrayfield.   England...

France to be without Thomas for opening rounds of Six Nations

4 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

French speedster Teddy Thomas is set to miss the opening two rounds of the 2022 Six Nations after picking up a leg injury.    Thomas, 28, has reportedly injured his adductor muscle and will...

Blast from the Past: 'Jones urges England to learn from Arsenal's mistakes' (2017)

4 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

After watching Arsenal lose to Watford, Eddie Jones is keen to avoid a similar display of complacency when England host France on Saturday.   England must not allow the complacency that affected...

Powell applauds Blitzboks’ courage and endeavour

4 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Springbok Sevens coach Neil Powell applauded the effort of his squad on Sunday night, when they beat Australia by 33-7 in the final of the HSBC Spain Sevens in Seville.   The victory over the Australians saw...

A World XV of players who COULD transfer to another test team this year

4 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

In a groundbreaking move, the World Rugby Council approved an amendment to the sport’s national team representation laws late last year.   This amendment will now permit an international player...

Williams returns as Aussie Women's Sevens seek revenge in Spain

4 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Former Australian Sevens Captain Sharni Williams will return to the World Series this weekend as the Australian Women's Sevens looks to bounce back from their third-place finish in Malaga last weekend. Williams,...

Paterson returns as AUS Men's Sevens prepare for Seville

4 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Henry Paterson has returned to the Australian Men’s Sevens side as they look to build on their 2022 performances in Spain. Paterson marks the only change to John Manenti’s side as the...

Rugby Australia Awards to be announced during week-long celebration

4 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

The 2021 Rugby Australia Awards will be announced via a week-long celebration, recognising the achievements of the past season, as the Rugby community prepares for an exciting 2022.With daily announcements...

Kolisi scoops top SA Rugby Award for 2021

4 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Siya Kolisi is the SA Rugby Player of the Year for 2021, after the popular Springbok captain garnered the most votes for his performances during a tough season, while the exciting Aphelele Fassi underlined...