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Wigglesworth promoted to Senior Assistant Coach for England

1 month ago by Ultimate Rugby

England Rugby can confirm that Richard Wigglesworth has been promoted to senior assistant coach. The 41-year-old, who initially joined the coaching set-up as an assistant to head coach Steve Borthwick,...

Close defeats show Bok Women are a work in progress

1 month ago by Ultimate Rugby

The close defeat to Italy – similiarly to last weekend’s match against Australia – shows that the Springbok Women have become a very competitive team on the international stage, but according...

Gloucester to team named for Bath derby

1 month ago by Ultimate Rugby

The Cherry & Whites side to take on Bath Rugby at a packed-out Kingsholm tomorrow has been revealed.   Ciaran Knight comes into the front row after a solid showing off the bench last weekend....

World Rugby Match Officials appointed for November international window

1 month ago by Ultimate Rugby

Thirty referees will take charge of 41 men’s international matches Thirteen nations are represented among the 64 officials Jordan Way (Australia) will take charge of the opening match, between...

World Rugby Women's Rankings preview

1 month ago by Ultimate Rugby

World Rugby has published the ranking permutations for the final round of WXV 2024 matches in Canada, South Africa and the United Arab Emirates this weekend.  Permutation highlights: France will...

Radwan returns for Newcastle Falcons Sale trip

1 month ago by Ultimate Rugby

Adam Radwan returns for Newcastle Falcons on Friday night when they make the Gallagher Premiership Derby Weekend trip to Sale Sharks. The winger comes in as one of four changes to the Falcons’ line-up,...

Waratahs and Wallabies great Tim Gavin inducted into Hall of Champions

1 month ago by Ultimate Rugby

Gavin joins Suzy Batkovic (Basketball), Alex Blackwell (Cricket), Murray Braund (Surf Lifesaving) and Pattie Dench (Sport Pistol), with AFL great Paul Kelly elevated to legend status. The backrower cemented...

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...

WXV 2024 Title permutations

1 month ago by Ultimate Rugby

WXV 1 2024 The winner of Canada v England will be crowned WXV 1 champions. If the title decider ends in a draw, England will be crowned champions even if only Canada claim a try-bonus point. This is because...

WXV 2024: Round two in numbers

1 month ago by Ultimate Rugby

The race for WXV 2024 silverware and Women’s Rugby World Cup 2025 qualification took shape across an intriguing second round of action. In Canada, the hosts set up a winner-takes-all finale against...