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SA derbies take centre stage in URC yet again

2 days ago by Ultimate Rugby

Two gripping South African derbies will take centre stage in the United Rugby Championship on Saturday as the competition reaches round 11, which also marks the first of two Origins Rounds where the players...

Kurtley Beale opens up on his latest career fightback

4 days ago by Ultimate Rugby

Kurtley Beale has described his Achilles tendon injury as like a dagger to the heart, but says it happened for a reason and won't stop him from attempting to resurrect his Wallabies career. Just days...

Japan Rugby League One: Round Seven Review

5 days ago by Ultimate Rugby

Saitama Panasonic Wild Knights remain top of the table after today’s Grand Final replay produced another thriller in Japan Rugby League One, with the playing through champions Toshiba Brave Lupus...

Xavier Numia Recommits to Hurricanes Through 2027

1 week ago by Ultimate Rugby

Formidable prop Xavier Numia has recommitted to the Hurricanes through to the end of 2027, bolstering the forward pack for at least three more seasons. Numia has been a key figure in the Hurricanes’...

Japan Rugby League One 2024-25 Round Six Review

1 week ago by Ultimate Rugby

Division One Eighteen points from flyhalf Mikiya Takamoto led Tokyo Suntory Sungoliath to their second win of the season, knocking Shizuoka Blue Revs out of the top four in the process, as the visitors...

6 Nations: France v Wales - Winners & Losers

2 weeks ago by Ultimate Rugby

  Antoine Dupont The French captains return to the 6Nations after his 7's rugby hiatus was nothing short of amazin. His return saw him make 3 try assists, and most metres made although he went off...

Under-pressure Gatland can revive Wales at the Six Nations, says Jones

2 weeks ago by Ultimate Rugby

Adam Jones is confident that coach Warren Gatland can revive Wales' fortunes after 12 straight defeats as they prepare to face France in their daunting Six Nations opener.  Wales have failed...

Australia and Argentina win HSBC SVNS Perth in front of sell-out crowd

2 weeks ago by Ultimate Rugby

A sell-out finals day crowd for the second year in succession witnessed a blockbuster day of international rugby sevens as Australia and Argentina were crowned women’s and men’s HSBC SVNS Perth...

A tough weekend for SA teams in Europe

2 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

The Emirates Lions scored a sole victory for the South African francises in the two European competions this weekend, with the Toyota Cheetahs going down in Cardiff in the EPCR Challenge Cup, while the...

Match Report: Stade Francais 17-28 Saracens Men

2 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

Saracens Men continued their perfect start to the new Investec Champions Cup campaign after leaving Paris with an impressive 28-17 victory over Stade Francais. The North Londoners trailed by 10 points...