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Mark Telea re-signs with NZ Rugby, Blues for two more years

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

All Blacks winger Mark Telea has re-signed with NZ Rugby and the Blues for another two years, beyond this year's Rugby World Cup.   Telea, 26, made his international debut, when he joined last year's...

World Rugby U20 Championship 2023: Pool C preview

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

South Africa have only once failed to make the semi-finals of the World Rugby U20 Championship, yet their sole title success remains the one they lifted in their home campaign of 2012.   The Junior...

World Rugby U20 Championship 2023: Pool B preview

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

As runners-up the last time the World Rugby U20 Championship was held in 2019, Australia go into this year’s tournament as second seeds. However, fifth seeds England are the only team in Pool B...

World Rugby U20 Championship 2023: Pool A preview

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

FRANCE Seeding for 2023: 1Tournaments played: 12 (2008-19)Best finish: Champions (2018, 2019)Worst finish: Ninth (2016)U20 Championship match record: Played 60 / Won 40 / Drawn 1 / Lost 19U20 Championship...

Chandler Cunningham-South Signs For Harlequins

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Harlequins can today confirm the signing of London Irish and England U20s back row Chandler Cunningham-South. The versatile forward, who is comfortable across flanker and number eight, joins Quins following...

Rory Jennings signs for Newcastle Falcons

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Rory Jennings has become Newcastle Falcons’ latest signing, joining the Kingston Park club on a two-year deal.   The 27-year-old plays fly-half or centre and has spent the past two seasons...

Super Rugby Pacific Final teams: Chiefs vs Crusaders

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

The Chiefs have named a formidable side to face the reigning champions, the Crusaders, in a battle for the DHL Super Rugby Pacific title at a sold-out FMG Stadium Waikato on Saturday. The starting lineup...

Kolisi in high spirits as Boks put in the hard yards

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Springbok captain Siya Kolisi was in high spirits on Wednesday about his recovery from knee surgery as his team-mates continue to put in the hard yards on the training field for the forthcoming Castle...

Wellington Lions Name Wider Training Squad

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Wellington Lions Head Coach Tamati Ellison has named his Wider Training Squad, to prepare for the first Ranfurly Shield defence of 2023 against Horowhenua-Kapiti in three weeks. The 38 players will...

Argentina qualify for Paris 2024 as the HSBC France Sevens brings big games

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Argentina qualified for Paris 2024 and Canada reached its first semi-final of the season as Spain and Uruguay still can't decide who will stay as core team for next season. The Stade Ernest-Wallon enjoyed...