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New contract for Samson Lee

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Scarlets are delighted to announce that long-serving prop Samson Lee has signed a new contract.   The 30-year-old tight-head made his Scarlets debut 11 years ago and has gone to play 164 matches...

Springboks switch to Test mode in Durban

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

The Springboks made the big switch to Test mode on Wednesday as they returned to the training field in Durban at the first of two preparation camps this month to kick into gear for the international season.   This...

URC Awards: 2022/23 Elite XV Has Been Named

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

All five participating nations were represented in the United Rugby Championship Elite XV for the 2022/23 season.   Ireland accounted for six of the 15 players selected, which were determined by...

Nominees Announced For Rugby Players Ireland Awards

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Caelan Doris, Mack Hansen, Hugo Keenan and Dan Sheehan were today announced as nominees for the prestigious Bank of Ireland Men’s XVs Players’ Player of the Year Award. Set to be hosted...

Peyper and Jonker named on RWC match official panel

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Two South Africans, Jaco Peyper and Marius Jonker, were included in the team of match officials World Rugby announced on Wednesday for Rugby World Cup 2023 in France later this year.   A total of...

Dan Lydiate signs for Dragons

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Dragons RFC have officially announced the major signing of Wales and British & Irish Lions back row star Dan Lydiate. Vastly experienced forward Lydiate – recently named in the preliminary World...

Springboks return to business with two preparation camps

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

The Springboks will assemble in Durban in May for two preparation camps with the purpose of getting their on-and-off-field structures in place for the 2023 international season.   The first camp...

England coaching team confirmed for Rugby World Cup

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Steve Borthwick has confirmed his England coaching team for the Rugby World Cup. Tom Harrison has been appointed as scrum coach and will join England Rugby from Leicester Tigers on 1 June. Harrison...

Neil Powell recruits John Plumtree as Head Coach for the Sharks

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

The Sharks Director of Rugby, Neil Powell today announced the appointment of the much-loved former Natal player and Sharks coach John Plumtree, who returns to the fold as Head Coach of the senior team.Plumtree...

Reds name unchanged team for Super W Grand Final

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

The Queensland Reds have named an unchanged 23 to take on the Fijiana Drua in this Saturday’s Buildcorp Super W Grand Final at Townsville’s Queensland Country Bank Stadium. After defeating...