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Surprise results on thrilling first day at HSBC SVNS Perth

8 hours ago by Ultimate Rugby

Uruguay made the headlines on a thrilling first day of HSBC SVNS action at HBF Park in Perth as they beat rugby sevens powerhouses Fiji and New Zealand Uruguay, Spain, France and South Africa men secure...

History Maker Nicolás Sánchez Hangs Up His Boots

1 day ago by Ultimate Rugby

History maker Nicolás Sánchez has announced his retirement from rugby at the age of 36. El Cachorro Left his mark on Argentine and global rugby. He is the top point scorer for Argentina at...

Borthwick eyeing England clean sweep at Six Nations

4 days ago by Ultimate Rugby

England have failed to win the Six Nations title since 2020, but Steve Borthwick is confident they can do so this time around. Steve Borthwick is confident that England can win all of their games in this...

Munster name side to face Northampton

1 week ago by Ultimate Rugby

The Munster team has been named for Saturday’s Investec Champions Cup Round 4 clash against Northampton Saints at cinch Stadium Franklin’s Gardens (3.15pm, live on Premier Sports). The winners...

New horizons: Canterbury’s Zach Gallagher reflects on his move to the Hurricanes

1 week ago by Ultimate Rugby

If you had asked lock Zach Gallagher a few years ago where he thought he’d be in 2025, he never would have guessed the Hurricanes. Gallagher’s a Cantabrian through and through; born and...

Wallace Sititi potentially out for Super Rugby Pacific season

1 week ago by Jamie Wall

The All Blacks' biggest success story of last season is set to potentially miss the entire Super Rugby Pacific campaign. It was confirmed today by the Chiefs that Wallace Sititi will require surgery for...

Emmanuel Iyogun re-signs for Northampton Saints

1 week ago by Ultimate Rugby

Emmanuel Iyogun has penned a new deal to remain at Northampton Saints, the Club can today announce.   After working his way through Saints’ Academy system, Iyogun signed on full-time...

Borthwick: George disappointed to lose captaincy to Itoje for Six Nations

1 week ago by Ultimate Rugby

Jamie George was "clearly disappointed" to lose the England captaincy ahead of their Six Nations campaign next month, said head coach Steve Borthwick.  The 34-year-old has been England captain since...

La Rochelle v Leinster | As it happened

1 week ago by Ultimate Rugby

Leinster and La Rochelle met in the second fixture of round 3 day 3 in the Champions Cup. The fixture saw a rematch of the dramatc 2023 final. Here is a summary of all the play by pay action. 3' ...

Jennings & Jansen pen new contracts at Connacht

2 weeks ago by Ultimate Rugby

Connacht Rugby announce that Shane Jennings and Sean Jansen are the latest players to sign new contracts at the club.   Jennings is a graduate of the Connacht pathway system – the Galway...