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2020 Six Nations referee appointments announced

4 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

World Rugby has announced the match official appointments for the men’s Six Nations 2020 as the road to Rugby World Cup 2023 begins in earnest for the world’s top referees. The selection,...

Alan Dickens named head coach of England Under 20s

5 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Northampton Saints defence coach Alan Dickens has been appointed as the new head coach of England Under 20 side with immediate effect.     Dickens, 43, is a former Sale Sharks, Leeds Tykes,...

Saints defence coach to head up England u20s

5 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Alan Dickens has been appointed England men U20s head coach.   Dickens joins the Rugby Football Union from Northampton Saints where he was most recently defence coach for the Premiership side. Dickens,...

RUNY sign Ireland u20 lock Cormac Daly

5 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Rugby United New York have added more Irish influence to their side with the addition of under-20 international lock Cormac Daly. At just 21 years old, the 6’6″ (1.98m) athlete is only just...

World Rugby Breakthrough Player of the Year nominees announced

5 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Three countries are represented in the nominees for the World Rugby Breakthrough Player of the Year 2019 award.     The nominees for this prestigious award, now in its fifth year, are Joe...

Five Tier 2 players to watch at the Rugby World Cup - Pool D

5 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

We are in the final countdown to the Rugby World Cup in Japan!     Ultimate Rugby has picked out five Tier Two players from each pool at the Rugby World Cup.   Pool A   Pool...

Five Tier Two Players To Watch At The Rugby World Cup

5 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

The Rugby World Cup is fast approaching with most nations having already confirmed their 31 man squads for the showpiece in Japan.       As we continue to build to what many fans, coaches...

Weekend Round Up

5 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Sekope Kepu to retire from International Rugby at the end of 2019     Wallabies veteran Sekope Kepu has today announced he will retire from international rugby at the end of 2019 following...

NRC wrap: Thrilling draw, gritty fightbacks highlight opening round of competition

5 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

A thrilling draw, amazing fightbacks and glimpses of stars of the future - the opening round of the NRC had something for everyone as the Super Saturday quadruple-header played out across the country.   NSW...

Four Super Rugby stars made available to the All Black sevens

5 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

The All Blacks Sevens’ quest for Olympic gold in Tokyo next year has been given a major boost, with four Super Rugby players set to join the 2019/2020 campaign.     Caleb Clarke (Blues,...