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Captain Caelan leading by example

1 month ago by Ultimate Rugby

Captaincy is clearly agreeing with Caelan Doris for both club and country.   Over the summer, he skippered Ireland to a famous 25-24 victory over South Africa in the second Test in Durban.   Then,...

Gareth Davies to retire from international rugby

1 month ago by Ultimate Rugby

  Gareth Davies has confirmed he will retire from international rugby. His last appearance for Wales was the 36-35 win against the Queensland Reds in an uncapped fixture at Suncorp Stadium, Brisbane...

Variety the spice of life in URC, say high-flying Lions

1 month ago by Ultimate Rugby

The BKT URC has been dubbed the most varied competition in world rugby by the coach of a team that has made a flying start to the new league season.   The Emirates Lions have won all three of their...

Wellington team named for Waikato Semi-final clash

1 month ago by Ultimate Rugby

After a strong showing against Counties in the Capital last week, the Wellington Lions prepare to take on Waikato in their semi-final showdown. It’s shaping up to be an epic match of sudden-death...

Waikato name team for NPC semi-final

1 month ago by Ultimate Rugby

Waikato will travel to the capital this week to face the Wellington Lions in a Bunnings NPC semi-final at Sky Stadium on Saturday night. Head Coach, Ross Filipo, has made minimal changes to his side that...

Owen Farrell opens up on life in Paris

1 month ago by Ultimate Rugby

Owen Farrell has revealed how he is settling into his new life in the French capital. England's former captain and his country's record points holder, Farrell is one of rugby's most recognisable figures....

URC Match Officials Round 5

1 month ago by Ultimate Rugby

The match officials appointments of the United Rugby Championship Round 5 fixtures have been confirmed and are available alongside TV listings below.   FRIDAY, OCTOBER 18 Scarlets v Bulls Parc...

URC Round 4 Review

1 month ago by Ultimate Rugby

An “incredible” Croke Park occasion   Leinster Rugby remain the maximum men having secured their fourth successive bonus point victory on a record-breaking derby day at Croke Park.   The...

Mixed fortunes on the road for SA teams in URC

1 month ago by Ultimate Rugby

It was a weekend of mixed emotions for South Africa’s four franchises in the Vodacom United Rugby Championship, with the Vodacom Bulls and Emirates Lions providing rays of light in their opening...

Lions leader Horn setting his sights on the Springboks

1 month ago by Ultimate Rugby

When you consider the competition for back row spots in the Springboks set-up, you would imagine it must be pretty daunting for an uncapped player with international ambitions.   Just for starters,...