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New Zealand women and Argentina men crowned Canada Sevens champions

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

New Zealand women and Argentina men secured HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series gold on a dramatic final day to cap off a thrilling weekend of rugby sevens in Vancouver. USA women and Australia men claim bronze...

Nienaber satisfied as Boks wrap up week two of camp

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Springbok coach Jacques Nienaber expressed his satisfaction with the strides made at their physical and rugby development camp in Cape Town and said they were ticking the desired boxes, as the second week...

Red Roses name 2023 Women’s Six Nations squad

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Head coach Simon Middleton has named a 42-player England Women training squad for the 2023 Women’s Six Nations. The squad is made up of 23 forwards and 19 backs.    There are returns...

Team Named | Munster Side To Face Scarlets

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

The Munster team has been named for Friday’s sold-out URC Round 15 clash against Scarlets at Musgrave Park (7.35pm). There are three personnel changes and one positional switch to the side that...

Six Nations: Ben White relishing Scotland starting berth

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Scotland scrum-half Ben White is relishing his time in the number nine jersey ahead of the final two rounds of the 2023 Six Nations.   White has cemented himself as Gregor Townsend’s first-choice...

Kieran Marmion to join Bristol Bears from Connacht

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Irish international scrum-half Kieran Marmion will join Bristol Bears from Connacht ahead of the 2023/24 Gallagher Premiership campaign.       The 31-year-old, who has 28 caps for...

2024 Six Nations Fixtures Announced

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

The 2024 Six Nations fixtures have been confirmed, with the five rounds of rugby’s greatest annual international Championship set to kick off on Friday 2nd February, with France hosting Ireland.   The...

Munster Squad Update | Preparations Continue for Scarlets In Cork

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

The Munster squad resumed preparations at the HPC on Monday ahead of Friday night’s URC round 15 clash against Scarlets at Musgrave Park (7.35pm).   There were seven Munster players in international...

27 Players Retained for Ireland Mini Camp and Aviva Open Session

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Andy Farrell and the Ireland Coaching Team have retained a group of 27 players to partake in a two day mini-camp later this week which culminates in an Open Training Session against Richie Murphy’s...

Leo Cullen agrees contract extension with Leinster

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

The IRFU and Leinster Rugby have confirmed a two-year contract for Leinster Rugby Head Coach Leo Cullen.   Cullen, who won 221 caps for Leinster as a player, as well as 32 caps for Ireland, has...