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Wales star Owen Watkin loving his leading role

2 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

Owen Watkin is relishing his new found responsibility for club and country as he sets his sights on a major career milestone.   The Ospreys centre started both Tests on Wales’ summer tour...

Doris to captain Leinster this season

2 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

Leinster and Ireland back row Caelan Doris has been named Leinster Rugby captain ahead of the start of the 2024/25 season. The 26-year-old made his Leinster debut against Connacht in April 2018. A season...

Fixtures for Guinness Women's Six Nations 2025 confirmed

2 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

A momentous year for the women's game kicks off in 2025 with the Guinness Women's Six Nations - the fixtures for which have today been revealed. Women’s rugby will take centre stage...

Defeat costs Wales in World Rugby Women’s Rankings

2 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

Wales will drop to 10th place in the World Rugby Women’s Rankings after losing 40-14 to Scotland at Hive Stadium in Edinburgh on Friday. Ioan Cunningham's new-look side led 7-5 at half-time...

Pacific Nations Cup 2024: Round three preview

2 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

Everything you need to know about the final round of the cross-regional competition’s pool stage as Tonga host Fiji before Japan take on USA.   The Asahi Super Dry Pacific Nations Cup 2024...

Wayne Barnes becomes RFU Board member

2 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

Wayne Barnes OBE has joined the RFU Board. He replaces Phil de Glanville, as the RFU Senior Men’s Professional Rugby Board Representative. His appointment begins immediately...

Munster Rugby Awards 2024

2 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

Calvin Nash was announced on Tuesday night as the Bank of Ireland Men’s Player of the Year at the annual Munster Rugby Awards, presented by Virgin Media, held at the Woodlands House Hotel in Adare,...

Leinster Captain retires after winning fourth interpro title

2 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

Leinster Rugby captain Hannah O'Connor has announced her retirement from Leinster and Irish rugby.The Leinster captain, who led her team to back-to-back Vodafone Women's Interprovincial Championship titles...

Scottish Rugby appoints David Nucifora in performance advisory role

2 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

Scottish Rugby has recruited respected Performance Director David Nucifora in an advisory capacity to provide a roadmap for its next decade of player development. David Nucifora was...

BBC appointed UK rights holder for Women’s Rugby World Cup England 2025 as host nation celebrates one year to go

3 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

With exactly one year to go until hosts England kick-off the opening match of the Women’s Rugby World Cup England 2025, World Rugby has announced an exclusive UK broadcast rights partnership with...