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Andy Farrell wants Ireland evolution not revolution in wake of World Cup

10 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

Ireland will be looking to defend their Six Nations title in the coming months.   Andy Farrell says he does not buy in to so-called World Cup cycles as Ireland prepare for their Guinness Six Nations...

The Cross-Border Rugby Kicks Off a New Era for Japan and New Zealand

10 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

Japan Rugby League One chairman Genichi Tamatsuka has hailed next week’s kick-off in The Cross-Border rugby competition between Japan and New Zealand as a new era for relations between the countries...

So Close for Sagamihara

10 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

There might only have been two matches in the first weekend of a two-part Round Six in Japan Rugby League One, but that didn’t stop Tokyo Suntory Sungoliath and Mitsubishi Sagamihara Dynaboars producing...

Liam Wright and Tate McDermott named Queensland Reds co-captains for 2024

10 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

The Queensland Reds’ new era in the Super Rugby Pacific competition will also embrace continuity, taking flight with familiar faces at the helm of the playing group in 2024.Liam Wright and Tate McDermott...

High praise for retiring referee Jaco Peyper

10 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

Foremost South African referee Jaco Peyper has decided to hang up his whistle, with Mr Mark Alexander, the president of SA Rugby, hailing the Bloemfontein-based match official as one of the best ambassadors...

Joe Schmidt announced as new Wallabies head coach

10 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

Rugby Australia has confirmed Joe Schmidt has been appointed as Wallabies coach. Schmidt signs a two-year deal starting in March, committing to the side until the end of the British and Irish Lions tour...

Saints sign Gabriel Hamer-Webb on short-term contract

10 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

Northampton Saints have signed wing Gabriel Hamer-Webb on a short-term contract as cover for injured players and those on international duty. The 23-year-old former England Under-20s international will...

HSBC SVNS LAX expands the sevens experience with Friday Night Lights

10 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

HSBC SVNS LAX is going next level with competition and festivities now extended into Friday, March 1 for a ‘Friday Night Lights’ experience With the reimagined HSBC SVNS excitingly just around...

Snowsill: Allianz Premiership Womens Rugby stars forging the way for inaugural Lions squad

10 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

Former Bristol Bears and Wales fly-half Elinor Snowsill is confident Allianz Premiership Women’s Rugby home nation stars will be at forefront of the newly formed British & Irish Lions women’s...

Rio Dyer commits his future to the Dragons

10 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

Dragons RFC are delighted to announce that Rio Dyer – one of the most exciting young talents in world rugby – has today committed his future to the club. The 24-year-old – who has scored...