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Bristol Bears confirm squad for 2023/24 campaign

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Director of Rugby Pat Lam has confirmed the Bristol Bears first team squad for the 2023/24 campaign. International trio Max Malins, Kalaveti Ravouvou and Kieran Marmion make the switch to...

Springbok coaches renew contracts for four years

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

SA Rugby announced on Wednesday that three current Springbok assistant coaches Mzwandile Stick, Deon Davids and Daan Human, as well as Head of Athletic Performance, Andy Edwards, had signed contract extensions...

Henry Slade hopes departing Chiefs can leave on Champions Cup high

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Exeter Chiefs centre Henry Slade is hoping to help send his departing teammates out of the Premiership club on a high by winning the Heineken Champions Cup for the second time.   Wing Jack...

Newcastle Falcons sign Coventry open-side Josh Bainbridge

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Coventry back-rower Josh Bainbridge is joining Newcastle Falcons on a two-year deal at the end of the season.   The open-side turned 27 last week and returns to his native North East, having played...

Women’s Six Nations: France vs Wales

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

France host Wales looking to set up a title decider against England in Round 4 in a pivotal TikTok Women’s Six Nations clash at the Stade des Alpes.Les Bleues are three wins from three after victories...

Women’s Six Nations Preview: Scotland vs Italy

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Scotland are still searching for their first win of the 2023 Women's Six Nations ahead of a Round 4 clash with an Italy side that will be flying high following their triumph over Ireland last week. The...

Women’s Six Nations Preview: Ireland vs England

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

England head to Cork looking to make it four wins from four to set up a tilt at the Grand Slam on Super Saturday as they take on Ireland in the TikTok Women’s Six Nations.The Red Roses were on the...

Red Roses name matchday 23 for TikTok Women’s Six Nations match against Ireland

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

England head coach Simon Middleton has named his 23-player Red Roses matchday squad to take on Ireland at Musgrave Park, Cork (Saturday 22 April, kick-off  2.15pm and live on BBC Two). Marlie...

URC Coaching IQ Keeps Growing as Matfield Backs Nienabar to Make Leinster 'Even More Powerful'

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

South African legend Victor Matfield believes the recruitment of Springboks head coach Jacques Nienaber will make Leinster even more powerful.   And former Ireland star Gordon D’Arcy feels...

Billy Twelvetrees to depart Kingsholm at the end of the season.

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

After over 270 appearances in Cherry & White, club stalwart, Billy Twelvetrees, will embark on a new challenge at the conclusion of the 2022-23 season, bringing an end to his 11-year tenure at Kingsholm. Twelvetrees,...