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Alan Quinlan picks his Ireland XV to tackle the Springboks

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Munster and Ireland legend Alan Quinlan has selected his Ireland starting lineup to face South Africa on 5 November.   It's been six years since Ireland faced off against the Springboks, with a...

England Women team announcement v South Africa

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

England coach Simon Middleton has named his team for the Rugby World Cup 2021 Pool C match against South Africa at Waitakere Stadium on 23 October.     Marlie Packer captains England for...

Kyle Sinckler pens new deal at Bristol Bears

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

England and British and Irish Lions tighthead Kyle Sinckler has signed a one-year extension to his deal at Bristol Bears, the club has confirmed.   The 52-cap front-row forward, who joined from...

South Africa Women team announcement v England

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Zenay Jordan has been handed the fly-half jersey for her final test, South Africa's most-capped player being one of seven players brought into the starting line-up to face England in Auckland on 23 October.       Roseline...

Marvellous Marvin has the Midas Touch

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

No workload is too big for heavy-duty lock Marvin Orie who is at the heart of the DHL Stormers’ drive to defend their United Rugby Championship title.    An astute lineout operator and...

South African Iron Has Welsh Star Beard Feeling Sharp

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Wales captaincy candidate Adam Beard insists there are no easy games in the United Rugby Championship as he prepares for the latest challenge thrown up by the league.     Beard’s Ospreys...

Bulls back sizzling Simelane to unlock doors

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

The Bulls are embracing dynamo Wandisile Simelane’s talent as an all-rounder to bring the best out of their new signing.   It is telling that since Simelane crossed the Jukskei River this...

Sharks name nine internationals to start against Ulster

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Springbok tighthead prop Thomas du Toit will lead a very experienced Sharks side that hosts Ulster at Kings Park stadium on Saturday.   Nine internationals, eight Springboks and one Wallaby, have...

England to play Ireland away ahead of 2023 Rugby World Cup

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

England will play Ireland away next summer as part of their preparations for the 2023 Rugby World Cup.   Eddie Jones’ side will travel to Dublin to take on the Irish at the Aviva Stadium on...

Six Uncapped Players Included In Ireland's Autumn Nations Series Squad

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

The Ireland coaching team have named a 37-man squad for the upcoming Autumn Nations Series fixtures against world champions South Africa, Fiji and Australia at Aviva Stadium.   An...