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Emirates Dubai 7s pools and schedule announced to kick off HSBC SVNS 2024

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Following the thrilling conclusion of Rugby World Cup 2023 attention now turns to the first event of the revamped and rebranded HSBC SVNS 2024, which gets underway on 2-3 December with the highly anticipated...

Munster Prepare For Ulster In Belfast - Squad Update

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

The Munster squad are preparing at the HPC ahead of Friday’s Interpro derby away to Ulster in Belfast   Munster’s next home game is against the Stormers at Thomond Park on Saturday,...

Independent disciplinary update: Sam Cane (New Zealand)

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

New Zealand's Sam Cane has been suspended for three matches (reduced to two matches subject to completion of the Coaching Intervention Programme) following an independent Disciplinary Committee hearing...

Marlie Packer crowned World Rugby Women’s 15s Player of the Year

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

England captain Marlie Packer has been named this year’s World Rugby Women’s 15s Player of the Year in partnership with Mastercard, receiving the coveted award in front of fans and her rugby...

Match Preview: Munster v Dragons RFC

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Reigning champions Munster have made seven changes to the side that drew with Benetton out in Italy last week, with summer signings Alex Nankivell and Seán O’Brien making their first starts...

Leinster team named to face Edinburgh in Round 3 of the URC

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

James Culhane replaces Rhys Ruddock in the only change to the starting XV The Leinster Rugby team, proudly sponsored by Bank of Ireland, to take on Edinburgh Rugby in Round 3 of the BKT United Rugby Championship...

URC Preview: Glasgow load up for Stormers

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

The United Rugby Championship continues on Friday as two matches take place, with Glasgow Warriors and the Ospreys hosting the Stormers and Sharks in their respective fixtures. Glasgow Warriors v Stormers Glasgow head...

SA Rugby in no rush to replace Nienaber as Erasmus steps in

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

SA Rugby director of rugby Rassie Erasmus will take over the Springbok coaching reins until a new coach is found. This was confirmed by SA Rugby president Mark Alexander at OR Tambo airport on Tuesday...

IRFU Announce David Humphreys As New Performance Director

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

The IRFU today is pleased to announce that former Ireland international David Humphreys has been appointed to the role of Performance Director, succeeding David Nucifora who has made the decision to depart...

Nostalgic Plumtree Fired Up for London Debut

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Taking on a Swansea-based team will bring back fond memories for Hollywoodbets Sharks boss John Plumtree as he heads into this weekend’s ground-breaking BKT URC clash with the Ospreys. The Kiwi...