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Caelan Doris pens new Leinster deal

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Ireland back rower Caelan Doris has signed a new deal to remain at Leinster along with winger Jordan Larmour and Tommy O'Brien.   There is no central for Doris, yet, despite him being...

Leonard congratulates Youngs ahead of England cap record

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Jason Leonard saluted Ben Youngs as the latter prepares to eclipse him as England's most-capped men's player.     Ex-England star Jason Leonard has congratulated Ben Youngs as he gets set...

URC Preview: Leinster v Lions

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Leinster reclaimed pole position in the URC with victory over the Ospreys last time out and have only suffered one URC defeat since November.   Their record on home soil in Dublin is also impressive,...

Leinster injury update

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Some bad news has come in for Leinster’s Will Connors who is set to miss the remainder of the season due to the knee injury he picked up against Cardiff.    Rory O’Loughlin (illness)...

Nations Championship interest renewed, SA Rugby commits to SANZAAR partnership

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

SANZAAR has announced that South Africa will continue to play in the Rugby Championship until at least 2025, amid reports of a revival of the World Nations Championship concept.   South Africa's...

Tadhg Beirne pens new deal with IRFU

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Hard-working Irish forward Tadhg Beirne has penned a new deal with the IRFU which will keep him in Ireland until at least July 2025.    Beirne has 27 caps to his name and has risen to be one...

Dan Biggar to become Wales' ninth test centurion

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Wales captain Dan Biggar is all set to become the ninth Welsh player to play 100 Tests on Saturday.   The 32-year-old is set to lead his country for the second time and earn his 100th test...

Pivac discusses Adams at outside centre

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Wayne Pivac has thrown the dice in selection and placed usual winger Josh Adams in the midfield for Wales’ colossal clash with Ireland in Dublin on Saturday. However, despite Adams’ inexperience...

Kolisi scoops top SA Rugby Award for 2021

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Siya Kolisi is the SA Rugby Player of the Year for 2021, after the popular Springbok captain garnered the most votes for his performances during a tough season, while the exciting Aphelele Fassi underlined...