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Van der Flier doing it by the book

3 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

If you want an illustration of the dedication that has made Josh van der Flier a World Rugby Player of the Year, you only have to listen to him talking about his notebooks. It reveals the...

WXV 2024: Round two in numbers

3 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

The race for WXV 2024 silverware and Women’s Rugby World Cup 2025 qualification took shape across an intriguing second round of action. In Canada, the hosts set up a winner-takes-all finale against...

British & Irish Lions agree with player profit share

3 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

The British & Irish Lions has today announced details of a new player agreement which will see players selected for the 2025 Tour to Australia benefit from a profit share model for the first time....

Cam Regard returns to the All Blacks ahead of November tests

3 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

All Blacks Head Coach Scott Robertson and his co-selectors have named their All Blacks squad for the 2024 Lipovitan-D Challenge Cup and the Northern Tour.    The Northern Tour squad...

Black Ferns named for England challenge

3 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

The Black Ferns coaching group have named their match-day 23 to play England in their second Test of the WXV1 Tournament at Langley Events Centre in Langley.Live on Sky Sport NZ: Monday 7 October,...

RG Snyman to make Leinster debut as Leo Cullen names side to face Benetton

3 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

The Leinster Rugby team, proudly sponsored by Bank of Ireland, to take on Benetton Rugby in Round 3 of the BKT United Rugby Championship tomorrow at Stadio Comunale di Monigo in Treviso (KO: 6.15pm local...

Van der Merwe excited to be back for Lions vs Edinburgh clash

3 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

The Emirates Lions welcome Edinburgh to Emirates Airline Park this Saturday for Round 3 of the Vodacom United Rugby Championship. Kick-off in Johannesburg is scheduled for 13:45.   Springbok Edwill...

Emerging Ireland Squad Update

3 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

Following Wednesday’s opening victory against The Pumas in Bloemfontein, Leinster’s Rob Russell (hand) will play no further part in the tour. Munster loosehead prop George...

URC Round 3 Preview

3 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

Cardiff Rugby v Glasgow Warriors, 7.35pm, Friday Entertainment will be the name of the game for Cardiff when they welcome the BKT URC champions to the Arms Park. The Welsh side have made a flying start...

Everything you need to know about the second round of WXV 2024

3 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

WXV returned in style last weekend and now the teams are ready for a potentially decisive second round. England’s meeting with New Zealand takes top billing as WXV 1 moves to Langley Event Centre,...