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Queensland Reds 2024 Super Rugby Pacific squad announced

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

The Queensland Reds have confirmed their 41-man Super Rugby Pacific squad for the 2024 season. In what is Les Kiss’ first playing squad in charge at Ballymore, 14 players with international experience...

Crusaders name squad for season 28

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

International and returning legends, returning All Blacks and a new generation of talent– here’s your first look at the Crusaders squad for 2024, ready to pull on the jersey and make an impact...

Springbok legend retires after World Cup win

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

Earlier today it was confirmed that double Rugby World Cup-winning No 8 Duane Vermeulen, and a former captain of Springbok team, would be retiring The 37-year-old Vermeulen’s illustrious...

Emirates Dubai 7s pools and schedule announced to kick off HSBC SVNS 2024

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

Following the thrilling conclusion of Rugby World Cup 2023 attention now turns to the first event of the revamped and rebranded HSBC SVNS 2024, which gets underway on 2-3 December with the highly anticipated...

How WXV 1 was won: England’s journey to glory

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

We recount the steps the Red Roses took to claim the inaugural WXV 1 title in New Zealand. ‘Resounding’ is probably the best way to describe the Red Roses’ win in the WXV 1 decider with...

Braydon Ennor ruled out of the Super Rugby Pacific 2024 season

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

Braydon Ennor Injury Update   Braydon Ennor injured his knee in August while playing in the All Blacks versus Australia Bledisloe test in Dunedin.   He underwent ACL reconstruction the same...

Warren Gatland asks for patience as Wales build new generation of players

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

Alun Wyn Jones, Justin Tipuric and Leigh Halfpenny are among the experienced names to announce their international retirement this year. Warren Gatland has underlined the importance of patience as he...

Independent disciplinary update: Sam Cane (New Zealand)

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

New Zealand's Sam Cane has been suspended for three matches (reduced to two matches subject to completion of the Coaching Intervention Programme) following an independent Disciplinary Committee hearing...

England crowned WXV 1 champions, Canada upset France

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

England have put on a statement performance to beat New Zealand 33-12 and become inaugural WXV 1 champions. In a thrilling early game Canada outlasted France to win 29-20.   England were crowned...

Marlie Packer crowned World Rugby Women’s 15s Player of the Year

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

England captain Marlie Packer has been named this year’s World Rugby Women’s 15s Player of the Year in partnership with Mastercard, receiving the coveted award in front of fans and her rugby...