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Liam Williams returns to Saracens

3 weeks ago by Ultimate Rugby

Saracens are delighted to announce the return of Liam Williams to the club. The two-time British and Irish Lion rejoins the Men in Black for his second stint until the end of the season, having spent...

Borthwick taking positives from 'frustrating' Autumn Series

3 weeks ago by Ultimate Rugby

England ensured they ended 2024 on a high note as they claimed a 59-14 victory over Japan, and coach Steve Borthwick is taking the positives from a difficult Autumn Nations Series. Borthwick's team lost...

Robertson makes overseas players plea after New Zealand labour versus Italy

3 weeks ago by Ultimate Rugby

New Zealand head coach Scott Robertson has said he wants to see overseas-based players become eligible for the All Blacks after his side laboured to a 29-11 win over Italy.  The visitors recorded...

Match Preview: Japan vs England

3 weeks ago by Ultimate Rugby

England conclude their autumn internationals against Japan at Twickenham. Steve Borthwick's side are bidding to end a frustrating campaign on a positive note after defeats against New Zealand, Australia...

World Rankings preview

4 weeks ago by Ultimate Rugby

World Rugby has published the ranking permutations for the men's internationals in Europe and Africa this weekend, including the Autumn Nations Series, Rugby Africa and Rugby Europe competitions.  Permutation...

'Playing for England is the Mecca' according to Itoje amid global breakaway talk

1 month ago by Ultimate Rugby

Maro Itoje has reaffirmed his commitment to England amid talks of a proposed global breakaway league. Steve Borthwick’s side are looking to end their five-match losing run when they face Japan in...

World Rugby Hall of Fame to recognise five legends of the game

1 month ago by Ultimate Rugby

World Rugby has announced that five players spread across sevens and 15s will be inducted into the World Rugby Hall of Fame at the World Rugby Awards in Monaco on 24 November.   The contributions...

Samu Kerevi to miss rest of Spring Tour

1 month ago by Ultimate Rugby

Wallabies centre Samu Kerevi has copped a two match ban for his high shot during the Wallabies’ win over Wales. Kerevi was sent off just after the break after collecting Wales flanker Jac Morgan...

Argentina team named for last fixture of the year

1 month ago by Ultimate Rugby

Los Pumas have named their matchday squad to face France at the Stade de France in what will be the last match of the November Window, and of the year. With 6 wins and 5 losses, Felipe Contepomi's team...

England Squad Update

1 month ago by Ultimate Rugby

Cadan Murley (Harlequins) and Tom Curry (Sale Sharks) have been called up to England’s 36-player squad, replacing Elliot Daly (Saracens) and Charlie Ewels (Bath Rugby) as preparations begin for the...