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South Africa SA sides have all to play for in final pool rounds in Europe
10 months ago by Ultimate RugbyThe South African sides will have everything to play for this weekend as they embark on the final round of matches in the Investec Champions Cup and EPCR Challenge Cup, where four of the five teams will...
Gregor Townsend undecided on Scotland captain amid Jamie Ritchie fitness battle
10 months ago by Ultimate RugbyTownsend announced his 39-man squad for the tournament on Tuesday with nobody listed as skipper. Gregor Townsend revealed he is still to decide whether Jamie Ritchie will captain Scotland for the upcoming...
On this day 2004: World Cup winner Martin Johnson announces England retirement
10 months ago by Ultimate RugbyCaptain Johnson led England to their World Cup triumph in Australia the previous November. England’s World Cup-winning captain Martin Johnson announced his retirement from international rugby as...
Stormers prop relishing scrum challenge vs Stade Francais
10 months ago by Ultimate RugbyStormers loosehead prop Ali Vermaak is looking forward to the challenge at scrum-time in Paris this weekend. The Stormers face a powerful Stade Francais side in their Round Four Champions Cup encounter...
Winners & Losers: Scotland Six Nations Squad
10 months ago by Ultimate RugbyAhead of the Scotland team announcements for Six Nations tournament we look at some of the winners and losers. Winners: First on the list are four players who have received their first call up by Head...
Good weekend for Bulls, Stormers and Sharks in Europe
10 months ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Vodacom Bulls and DHL Stormers produced impressive performances over the weekend for an encouraging double for the South African teams in the Investec Champions Cup, while the Hollywoodbets Sharks...
Meet Billy Burns: The privilege and pressure of life as a fly-half
10 months ago by Ultimate RugbyFor Billy Burns, life at No 10 is a complex mixture of pressure and privilege. He has been a top-flight fly-half for more than a decade now, first with Gloucester and then, for the last six years, with...
England prop Mako Vunipola announces international retirement
10 months ago by Ultimate RugbyThe 32-year-old won 79 caps for England and also represented the British and Irish Lions in nine Tests. England prop Mako Vunipola has announced his retirement from international rugby. Vunipola amassed...
Bath v Racing 92: Key Moments That Swung The Game
10 months ago by Ultimate RugbyBath turned on the charm for the Rec faithful as they downed Racing 92 and took a bonus point win at home. Here are the defining moments in the game. 1’ Finn Russell sets the tone early...
Andy Farrell Appointed as Lions Head Coach
10 months ago by Ultimate RugbyThe British & Irish Lions has today announced the appointment of Andy Farrell as Head Coach for the Lions Men’s 2025 Tour to Australia. The Ireland Head Coach was unveiled at an official...
