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Ireland confirm November Tests

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Andy Farrell’s Ireland will take on World Champions South Africa this November as the Springboks play in Dublin for the first time in five years as part of the 2022 Autumn Nations Series at Aviva...

World Rugby confirm Rugby World Cup hosts through to 2033

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

World Rugby has confirmed the locations for the next three women’s and two men’s Rugby World Cups as it accelerates global development and growth.   At its Annual Meeting in Dublin,...

Frans Malherbe compares URC and Super Rugby scrums

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Springbok and Stormers tighthead prop Frans Malherbe has compared the scrums in the United Rugby Championship and Super Rugby.   A seasoned front-rower, Malherbe has played over 100 games for...

George North to make his first appearance in a year, Adam Beard raises the bat

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

The Ospreys have named their team for the West Wales derby against the Scarlets on Saturday 30th April, K.O 5:15pm.   British and Irish Lions lock Adam Beard will make his 100th appearance...

Just One Current England Star Makes Sir Ian McGeechan's All-Time England XV

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

British and Irish Lions legend Sir Ian McGeechan has selected his all-time England XV in his latest column for the Telegraph.    Just one of Eddie Jones' current England players makes McGeechan's...

George North set for Ospreys return

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Wales' back George North is set to make his return from injury for Ospreys this weekend after a year on the sidelines.   The 102-cap Wales international ruptured his anterior cruciate...

Robbie Henshaw extends with Leinster until July 2025

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Leinster Rugby and the IRFU have confirmed that Robbie Henshaw has extended his contract to July 2025.     Henshaw won various player of the year awards in 2021 for his stellar performances...

Rowntree to be confirmed as new Munster Rugby head coach

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Graham Rowntree is set to be confirmed as the new head coach at Munster Rugby, according to the Limerick Leader.   The current forward's coach at the Province has reportedly accepted the...

Sean O'Brien set to retire at the end of the 2021/22 campaign

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

London Irish can confirm Sean O'Brien is set to retire from rugby at the end of the 2021/22 season.   The back-row forward will bring a storied 14-year career to a conclusion this summer after two-and-a-half...

Jonathan Joseph turns down overseas interest to stay at Bath

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

England and British and Irish Lions centre Jonathan Joseph has signed a contract extension with Bath, turning down a potential move to the Top 14.   Multiple reports linked Joseph with a move...