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This weekend's international friendlies

4 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Another weekend of international friendlies is on the horizon with much to look forward to for fans around the world.    The Springboks vs Georgia match was called off earlier this week due...

Tonga coach Toutai Kefu wants to make nation smile in RWC 2023 qualifier

4 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Ahead of the first leg of the Oceania 1 play-off against Samoa, Rugby World Cup caught up with Kefu to discuss his team’s preparations for RWC 2023 qualification.     Toutai Kefu hopes...

USA names team to face Ireland

4 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Head coach Gary Gold has made four changes to the starting XV with three new faces on the bench as the USA Men’s XVs National Team faces Ireland for the first time since 2018 on Saturday, KO 2:15...

Analysis and Reaction: Owen Farrell stakes a claim for the starting No 10 jersey

4 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

After two members of the Lions staff tested positive for Covid-19 hours before kick-off against the Sharks on Wednesday, Warren Gatland was forced into a host of late changes to his side as eight players...

Eddie Jones names England team for Canada

4 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Eddie Jones has named his side for England’s match against Canada at Twickenham Stadium on Saturday [10 July, 3pm KO].    Four players will make their England debuts, after 12 received...

REPORT: Hat-tricks for Van der Merwe and Adams boost Gatland's patchwork team

4 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

The British and Irish Lions won the second game of their tour in emphatic style, despite a coronavirus outbreak affecting the squad.     The British and Irish Lions brushed off uncertainty...

Kenningham withdraws from England squad

4 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Jack Kenningham has withdrawn from the England squad after being contacted and advised to isolate by the NHS COVID-19 app.     An England staff member has also been contacted by the app, which...

Confirmed: Jack Walker heads to Harlequins

4 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Newly-crowned Premiership champions, Harlequins, are pleased to confirm the signing of Bath hooker Jack Walker ahead of next season.    The 25 year-old has spent the last five seasons...

U20s Six Nations Preview: Wales vs England

4 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Unbeaten England are in pole position to win the Six Nations Under-20s as they take on Championship hosts Wales in Round 4 at Cardiff Arms Park.   The young Red Rose side opened their campaign with a...

U20s Six Nations Preview: France vs Scotland

4 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Scotland will be aiming to claim their first win of this year’s Six Nations Under-20s when they face France in the fourth round at Arms Park.   Despite their slow start to the 2021 Championship...