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Two changes for Premiership defending champions

1 month ago by Ultimate Rugby

Phil Dowson has made two changes to his Northampton Saints side to face Harlequins this Friday (4 October, kick-off: 7.45pm), with Sam Graham and Ollie Sleightholme both returning to the starting line-up...

Six changes for Sale as they meet Gloucester

1 month ago by Ultimate Rugby

Alex Sanderson has made six changes to his starting XV to face Gloucester Rugby in the first game of the season under the Salford Stadium Friday night lights, while summer signing Le Roux Roets appears...

Veteran Wallaby James O’Connor set to join the Crusaders

1 month ago by Ultimate Rugby

In one of the biggest transfer deals in Super Rugby history, experienced Wallaby James O’Connor appears set to continue his extraordinary career with the Crusaders. After turning down a significantly...

Benetton sign Argentine hooker Agustìn Creevy

1 month ago by Ultimate Rugby

A sensational signing for Benetton Rugby. The green and white franchise is happy to announce the signing of Agustìn Creevy. The hooker, who will join the team on Monday 21 October, has...

'Frustrated' Schmidt eager to improve after disappointing Rugby Championship

1 month ago by Ultimate Rugby

Australia won just once at the Rugby Championship, and Joe Schmidt was frustrated after back-to-back losses to the All Blacks. Wallabies coach Joe Schmidt is determined to build on a disappointing...

Newcastle Falcons announce team to face Harlequins

1 month ago by Ultimate Rugby

Sam Stuart makes his 100th appearance for Newcastle Falcons on Saturday when they make the Gallagher Premiership trip to his former club, Harlequins.   The scrum-half reaches the century mark...

Coles returns as Saints name side to face Exeter

1 month ago by Ultimate Rugby

  Alex Coles returns to Northampton Saints’ starting line-up this weekend as the men in Black, Green and Gold host Exeter Chiefs on Saturday 28 September (kick-off: 5.30pm).   Saints...

Sale ready for Saracens

1 month ago by Ultimate Rugby

Injuries have forced Alex Sanderson to make three changes to his starting XV to face Saracens at the StoneX on Saturday (3.05pm KO, Saturday 28th September, live on TNT Sports).  Si McIntyre...

Martin and Watson named to face Bath

1 month ago by Ultimate Rugby

The matchday squad for the first home game of the league season, against Bath Rugby at 3pm on Sunday at Mattioli Woods Welford Road, has been named. Michael Cheika has included two players for...

World Rugby Women's Rankings preview: 27-29 September, 2024

1 month ago by Ultimate Rugby

World Rugby has published the ranking permutations for the opening round of WXV 2024 matches in Canada, South Africa and the United Arab Emirates this week.  Permutation highlights: Defending...