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Watch: George North burns Jamie Redknapp on A League of Their Own

4 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

George North delivered a savage put-down aimed at former England footballer Jamie Redknapp when the Wales star said: "I don't play a silly game".   The put-down came after a clip of George...

The Weekend's World Rankings Permutations

4 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Argentina have the opportunity to climb the World Rugby Rankings this weekend.   Los Pumas face off against the Springboks in Port Elizabeth on Saturday at the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium –...

Leicester Tigers Women’s Rugby announcement

4 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Leicester Tigers have announced a ground-breaking agreement with women’s rugby standard-bearers Lichfield RUFC which will see a Lichfield Leicester Tigers team competing in Championship North 1 in...

25 of the worst rugby jerseys EVER

4 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

There have been some fantastic rugby jerseys over the years, however, not all jerseys are hits.   We take a look at some of the worst EVER.   EDINBURGH - 2007/08   PERPIGNAN - 2009/10   MELBOURNE...

The Players Who Could Benefit From The Scrapping Of Giteau Law

4 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

  Dave Rennie's selection pool is set to increase significantly later this year with Rugby Australia set to scrap the Giteau Law and allow overseas-based players to be selected.   The law...

Augustus keen to mix it up with Saints

4 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

New Northampton Saints recruit, Juarno Augustus, is raring to go in the colours of his new club.    Previously with the Stormers, the big loose-forward gained a fearsome reputation...

Nienaber rings changes once again

4 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Springbok coach Jacques Nienaber has made wholesale changes to the team for the second Castle Lager Rugby Championship Test against Argentina, while Lood de Jager will run out for his 50th cap, Marvin...

Black Ferns End of Year tour confirmed

4 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

The Black Ferns will travel north at the end of the year for a four-match Test series against England and France.   With two Tests each against England and France in October/November, the schedule...

Saracens Sign Samoan International Lock

4 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Saracens have announced the signing of Samoan International lock Theo McFarland on a long term-deal.   The second-rower has had a fascinating journey to professional rugby as he has also represented...

Falcons scoop up GB 7s star

4 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Newcastle Falcons have bolstered their back-three stocks with the signature of Ollie Lindsay-Hague who has returned to England after doing duty with the Great Britain 7s team.    Falcons director...