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Five changes to Blitzbok squad for Spain trip

4 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Springbok Sevens playmaker Justin Geduld will return to the HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series for the first time in two years after being named in the Blitzboks squad to contest the two forthcoming tournaments...

Dombrandt recommits to Quins

4 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Harlequins is thrilled to announce that England number eight and fan favourite Alex Dombrandt has signed a new long-term deal with the Club   First arriving at the Club from Cardiff Met University...

Ins, outs and the latest rugby rumours

4 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

We recap some of the top stories, rumours and recently confirmed.     Leone Nakarawa attracting interest in England Leone Nakawara has been linked with a move to the Premiership.    Midi...

Leone Nakarawa Premiership bound?

4 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

According to a report by French newspaper Midi Olympique, Fiji star Leone Nakarawa is set to leave Top 14 club Toulon at the end of the season.   Nakarawa joined the Top 14 club from the Glasgow...

Dream XV: The International stars of the new Japanese League

4 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

The new Japanese club competition kicks off this weekend under the new name, the Japan Rugby League One.   We take a look at the international stars that will light up the tournament in the top...

2022 Six Nations to be played behind closed doors?

4 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Plans are being put in place to host the lion’s share of the 2022 Six Nations competition behind closed doors with no options for postponements.    England are the only participating...

Quins' Turner-Hall selected as ENG U20 defence coach

4 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Harlequins academy coach Jordan Turner-Hall has been entrusted with the duties of the England U20 defence coach for the upcoming Six Nations tournament.    After an admirable playing career,...

Eddie Jones shuts down Lions rumours and names two better suited candidates

4 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

England head coach Eddie Jones says he has no interest in coaching the British and Irish Lions despite being linked with the head coach role.   Jones was asked, 'would you like to add British and...

Wales' Biggar worried by 'backwards step' if crowds are banned for Six Nations

4 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Dan Biggar fears a "huge step backwards" if there are no crowds allowed at matches moving into 2022. While crowds at sporting events have yet to be capped in England, matches in Wales and Scotland are...

Ford & Smith rank higher than Farrell in best men's rugby players in Britain

4 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

George Ford and Marcus Smith rank higher than England captain Owen Farrell on a list of the 30 best men's rugby players in Britain in 2021.   The list compiled by The Telegraph's Ben Coles...