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Brumbies' back Mack Hansen to join Connacht

4 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Brumbies back Mack Hansen has agreed to join Irish club Connacht at the end of the 2021 Super Rugby season.The Canberra-raised Hansen came through the Brumbies system after being first recognised as...

CONFIRMED: Rainbow Cup to run as 'dual tournaments with no cross-hemisphere fixtures'

4 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

The PRO14 and SA Rugby have confirmed that the Rainbow Cup will no longer take place as planned.    The South African teams are unable to travel to the UK & Ireland and after 'colossal...

Barnes and Carley to take charge of Champions Cup semi-finals

4 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

The match official appointments for the Heineken Champions Cup and Challenge Cup semi-finals have been announced today (Tuesday, 20 April) following a meeting of EPCR’s selection committee.       The...

Sexton out of Leinster's Munster clash

4 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Johnny Sexton’s injury woes continue as the Leinster and Ireland captain will play no part in the upcoming Leinster vs Munster game on Saturday in the Rainbow Cup.   Sexton picked up yet another...

Ugo Monye's latest Lions XV

4 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Former England and British & Irish Lions representative Ugo Monye has penned his ideal Lions starting XV as the tour to South Africa approaches.   Monye, a popular pundit in the UK, has evolved...

JJ Hanrahan explains the reason behind his Munster exit

4 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

A key figure at Munster since returning for a second stint, JJ Hanrahan's departure to Clermont came at a bit of a shock to many but the pivot has explained why he is leaving the club.   The...

All Blacks set for two additional end-of-year tour tests - report

4 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

The All Blacks could face off against a surprise opponent on their end-of-year tour this year.   The New Zealand Herald reports that the All Blacks could face Wales and the United...

It's official! Simon Zebo is returning to Munster

4 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

It's official! Simon Zebo is returning to Munster.   Munster Rugby and the IRFU have announced that Simon Zebo has signed a one-year contract to return to play with the province for the 2021/22...

Munster to confirm Simon Zebo return - report

4 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Former Ireland winger Simon Zebo has agreed a move back to his home club Munster, according to a report by Nik Simon in the Daily Mail.   Zebo's contract with Racing 92 expires at the end of the...

European Player Of The Year Award Nominees Confirmed

4 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Representatives of the elite clubs which have qualified for this season’s Champions Cup semi-finals not surprisingly dominate the list of 15 nominees for the prestigious EPCR European Player of the...