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Hurricanes 2024 Super Rugby Pacific squad named

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

The Hurricanes have welcomed a group of exciting new talent into their 38-man squad for the 2024 DHL Super Rugby Pacific season which kicks-off on 24 February. Wellington’s James O-Reilly, Canterbury’s...

Bongi Mbonambi: England were 'unprofessional' regarding alleged on-pitch slur, says hooker

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Bongi Mbonambi has accused England of being "unprofessional" after alleging the South Africa hooker directed a racial slur at Tom Curry. The incident occurred during the Springboks' 16-15 win against...

England A to Return against Portugal In February 2024

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

The reintroduction of the England A side will provide more game time for players transitioning from the pathway at U20 level to the senior team and increase their on-field maturation and development. As...

Hamer-Webb adds firepower to back three

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Cardiff Rugby have snapped up former England Under-20s wing Gabriel Hamer-Webb on a short-term contract.  The 22-year-old wing linked up with the Blue and Blacks earlier this week after spending...

How WXV 1 was won: England’s journey to glory

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

We recount the steps the Red Roses took to claim the inaugural WXV 1 title in New Zealand. ‘Resounding’ is probably the best way to describe the Red Roses’ win in the WXV 1 decider with...

Top 14 Round 5 Wrap-Up

2 years ago by Larrissa Falls

Missed any of the action from France’s Top 14 League? Then we’ve got you covered with a wrap-up of each and every game courtesy of contributor, Larissa Falls. Oyonnax v La RochelleFT...

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...

URC Weekend Round Up

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

The Vodacom Bulls delivered a strong performance in Italy to move back into the top four of the Vodacom United Rugby Championship, but the three other South African teams found the going tough on the road...

England crowned WXV 1 champions, Canada upset France

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

England have put on a statement performance to beat New Zealand 33-12 and become inaugural WXV 1 champions. In a thrilling early game Canada outlasted France to win 29-20.   England were crowned...

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...