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Japan v Chile: Match Preview

7 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

Chile, the lowest-ranked side to qualify the 2023 tournament, make their Rugby World Cup debut against a Japan side that sit eight places above them in World Rugby's rankings. The South Americans have...

Champions Cup revamp to cut English Premiership teams from eight to five

8 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

The number of English clubs in the Champions Cup could be reduced from eight to five next year as part of a radical overhaul to streamline the European tournament into a more elite competition. Telegraph...

Queensland Rugby announce 2024 Reds coaching staff

8 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

Queensland Reds head coach Les Kiss has confirmed his coaching staff ahead of the 2024 Super Rugby Pacific season. Kiss will work alongside former London Irish colleagues Brad Davis and Jonathan Fisher,...

Reds sign All Blacks Alex Hodgman and Jeffery Toomaga-Allen

8 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

The Queensland Rugby Union (QRU) has announced former All Blacks Alex Hodgman and Jeffery Toomaga-Allen have signed with the Queensland Reds through 2025.  The pair bring more than 250 games...

Staking a claim for the World Cup – Ireland versus Italy talking points

8 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

Ireland begin their World Cup warm-up matches by hosting Italy at the Aviva Stadium in Dublin. Head coach Andy Farrell has named an experimental matchday squad for his side’s first fixture since...

Hooker Michael van Vuuren joins Newcastle Falcons

8 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

Experienced hooker Michael van Vuuren has bolstered Newcastle Falcons’ front-row ranks by joining on a one-season deal.   The 31-year-old arrives from South African side Emirates Lions, for...

Wellington Lions Name Team for Opening Round Clash with Manawat?

8 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

Wellington Lions Head Coach Tamati Ellison has named his 23 for Saturday’s opening round of the Bunnings Warehouse NPC, against the Manawatū Turbos in Palmerston North. The match marks prop,...

Harlequins Women bolster ranks with five newcomers

9 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

Harlequins Women have announced that Amy Layzell, Kirsty Hillier, Makeda Lewis, Grace Izinyon, and Izzy Hannay have signed for the club.  Layzell heralds from Quins community club Winchester RFC,...

Harlequins Secure 5 Ladies' Signatures

9 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

Harlequins announced Amy Layzell, Kirsty Hillier, Makeda Lewis, Grace Izinyon and Izzy Hannay have signed for the Club. Layzell heralds from Quins community club Winchester RFC, coming through Harlequins...

Your 2023/24 Bath Rugby squad

9 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

The official Bath Rugby squad for the 2023/24 season has been announced.   Entering into his second year at the helm of Bath Rugby, Johann van Graan welcomed Ollie Lawrence, Ted Hill, Alfie Barbeary...