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Blitzboks ready and able for Olympic charge

4 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

The Springbok Sevens team are ready to take on all comers in the Tokyo Stadium in the next three days, as the South Africans face Ireland, Kenya and USA in Pool C of the Rugby Sevens tournament at the...

Rennie wants Wallabies to build momentum after naming Bledisloe Cup and Rugby Championship squad

4 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Dave Rennie says Australia have a great opportunity to build further momentum in the Bledisloe Cup and Rugby Championship after naming Izack Rodda and the uncapped Duncan Paia'aua in a 42-man squad.   New...

Mike Blair Appointed Edinburgh Head Coach

4 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Edinburgh Rugby has announced the appointment of Scotland Assistant Coach Mike Blair as the club’s new Head Coach.     The former Edinburgh and Scotland captain made over 150 appearances...

NSW Waratahs confirm Ned Hanigan return

4 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Ned Hanigan, currently contracted to Kurita Water Gush in the Japanese Top League, will return to the NSW Waratahs in 2022 after he finishes his commitments in Japan.       The 26-year-old...

Bledisloe Cup and The Rugby Championship Covid-19 update

4 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

New Zealand Rugby (NZR) is working with Rugby Australia (RA) and Sanzaar to evaluate the options around The Bledisloe Cup Series and The Rugby Championship following the New Zealand Government’s...

Koroibete signs for Japan's Wild Knights

4 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Marika Koroibete is officially leaving Australian rugby and the Melbourne Rebels, with the star winger confirming his move to Japan on Friday.       The 2019 John Eales Medallist as...

Elstadt aiming to make impact off the bench after World Cup disappointment

4 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Springbok utility forward Rynhardt Elstadt is happy to be back in the test fold after missing out on the Rugby World Cup squad.    The Toulouse forward could win just his third test cap...

Jesse Mogg returns to Brumbies on 2 year deal

4 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

The 32-year-old fullback made 60 appearances in Brumbies colours from 2012 to 2015 and made his Wallabies debut against the British and Irish Lions in 2013. Mogg spent three years at French club...

Springbok milestone for Pollard in opener against Lions

4 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Handré Pollard will earn his 50th cap in the momentous opening Test between the Springboks and the British & Irish Lions at the Cape Town Stadium on Saturday – the first of three internationals...

England to Play Tonga in November

4 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

The RFU has confirmed that England Senior Men will play Tonga at Twickenham Stadium on Saturday 6 November (3:15pm KO).     The game is one of a trio of Test matches that Eddie Jones’...