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Gareth Davies to retire from international rugby

1 month ago by Ultimate Rugby

  Gareth Davies has confirmed he will retire from international rugby. His last appearance for Wales was the 36-35 win against the Queensland Reds in an uncapped fixture at Suncorp Stadium, Brisbane...

Owen Farrell opens up on life in Paris

1 month ago by Ultimate Rugby

Owen Farrell has revealed how he is settling into his new life in the French capital. England's former captain and his country's record points holder, Farrell is one of rugby's most recognisable figures....

Tommy Freeman commits future to Northampton Saints

1 month ago by Ultimate Rugby

England international Tommy Freeman has signed a new contract at cinch Stadium at Franklin’s Gardens which sees the 23-year-old remain at Northampton Saints for the foreseeable future.   Freeman...

Tom Pearson pens new contract with Northampton Saints

1 month ago by Ultimate Rugby

Tom Pearson has committed his future to Northampton Saints, penning a contract extension to remain at cinch Stadium at Franklin’s Gardens beyond the current campaign.   The 24-year-old back...

Italy narrowly beat Wales in the WXV2

2 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

'Hannah Jones had failed to play in the previous three games for the Reds as a result of injury, and it was hoped that her presence would have boosted the spirits of Ioan Cunningham's squad. Unfortunately...

Gray to depart Glasgow Warriors at end of November

2 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

Club centurion Richie Gray will depart Glasgow Warriors at the end of November, after the club agreed to allow the second-rower to pursue a new playing opportunity abroad. The move –...

Everything you need to know about the second round of WXV 2024

2 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

WXV returned in style last weekend and now the teams are ready for a potentially decisive second round. England’s meeting with New Zealand takes top billing as WXV 1 moves to Langley Event Centre,...

Easterby happy with Emerging Ireland’s Tour Opener

2 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

Emerging Ireland head coach Simon Easterby was pleased with how his young players ‘stepped up to the challenge’ in their opening tour match against the Airlink Pumas. Despite...

New agreement between FFR and LNR and potential "France Development" match

2 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

The new agreement between the FFR and the LNR, concerning the release of players for international periods, has just been unveiled. We learn of the return of groups of 42 players, but also the possibility...

Meet Gareth Thomas: The late developer who has become Wales’ number one No 1

2 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

No player has started more Test matches for Wales over the past 12 months than Gareth Thomas.   He may not have the public profile of some of his team-mates, but the Ospreys prop has established...