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Marler prepares for fitting finale against Bears

14 hours ago by Ultimate Rugby

It is fitting that Joe Marler will call time on his rugby career against Bristol Bears – after all, he was so important for Harlequins that they flew him in on a helicopter for the most famous...

Edinburgh International stars return for Benetton match-up

17 hours ago by Ultimate Rugby

Edinburgh Rugby welcome back a host of international stars for tomorrow night’s crucial BKT United Rugby Championship clash against Benetton Rugby at Hive Stadium (Saturday 30 November, kick-off...

Chiefs Name Side for Return to Premiership Action at The Rec

18 hours ago by Ultimate Rugby

Exeter Chiefs have named their side for the return of the Gallagher Premiership as they travel to the Recreation Ground to take on Bath Rugby in Round Seven on Saturday evening. Following a dominant performance...

Ireland could drop to third in World Rugby rankings

1 day ago by Ultimate Rugby

World Rugby has published the ranking permutations for this weekend's Autumn Nations Series and Rugby Europe matches. Permutation highlights: Ireland cannot improve their rating with victory over Australia...

Saracens team to play Falcons named

1 day ago by Ultimate Rugby

Alex Lozowski says Saracens Men are focused on getting a tough block of festive fixtures off to a good start when they head up North to face Newcastle Falcons on Friday night.  On his return to the...

Joe Marler retires

2 days ago by Ultimate Rugby

  Harlequins prop Joe Marler has today confirmed he will retire from professional rugby with immediate effect following Friday night’s Gallagher Premiership fixture against Bristol Bears. Marler,...

MLR kicks off 15 February 2025

3 days ago by Ultimate Rugby

Major League Rugby, the premier professional rugby league in North America, is proud to announce its complete schedule of matches for the 2025 season. All 11 teams will play a 16-match regular season...

Bulls announce end-of-year tour squad

3 days ago by Ultimate Rugby

Jake White, the Vodacom Bulls director of rugby, has named his 34-men touring squad for the end-of-year tour to Ireland and England.   White’s herd first take on Connacht in round 7 of the...

Borthwick taking positives from 'frustrating' Autumn Series

3 days ago by Ultimate Rugby

England ensured they ended 2024 on a high note as they claimed a 59-14 victory over Japan, and coach Steve Borthwick is taking the positives from a difficult Autumn Nations Series. Borthwick's team lost...

Alex Codling Joins Munster Rugby As Forwards Coach Consultant

4 days ago by Ultimate Rugby

Munster Rugby and the IRFU are pleased to confirm that Alex Codling has joined the province as Forwards Coach Consultant. Codling, who is currently Forwards Coach with the Ireland Women’s team,...