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Italy team named for All Blacks challenge

2 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

Technical Commissioner of the Italian Men's Rugby National Team Gonzalo Quesada, has announced the lineup that will face New Zealand on Saturday 23 November at 9.10pm at the Allianz Stadium in Turin, the...

Bears sign rising Pumas’ powerhouse Pedro Rubiolo

2 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

Rising Argentinian star Pedro Rubiolo will join Bristol Bears on a long-term deal ahead of the 2025/26 campaign as the club secures the services of one of international rugby’s most exciting young...

Nche rested against Wales, Louw to start in Cardiff

2 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus decided to rest prop Ox Nche for Saturday’s Test against Wales in Cardiff, which will see a front-row reshuffle with Wilco Louw returning to the starting team at tighthead...

Conor Bartley & Dian Bleuler Join Munster On Short-Term Deals

2 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

Munster Rugby and the IRFU are pleased to confirm the signings of props Conor Bartley and Dian Bleuler on short-term contracts. Young Munster RFC prop Bartley, who can play on both sides of the scrum,...

Iain Henderson signs new two-year deal with Ulster

2 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

Ulster captain, Iain Henderson, has committed his future to the province, signing a two-year deal that will keep him playing in an Ulster jersey until at least 2027. The 32-year-old forward...

Leinster Rugby and IRFU Announce New Contract for Head Coach, Leo Cullen

2 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

The IRFU and Leinster Rugby have this morning confirmed a new two-year contract for Leinster Rugby Head Coach Leo Cullen. Speaking to leinsterrugby.ie, Leinster Rugby CEO Shane Nolan said, “I am...

World Rugby Hall of Fame to recognise five legends of the game

2 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

World Rugby has announced that five players spread across sevens and 15s will be inducted into the World Rugby Hall of Fame at the World Rugby Awards in Monaco on 24 November.   The contributions...

Samu Kerevi to miss rest of Spring Tour

2 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

Wallabies centre Samu Kerevi has copped a two match ban for his high shot during the Wallabies’ win over Wales. Kerevi was sent off just after the break after collecting Wales flanker Jac Morgan...

Argentina team named for last fixture of the year

2 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

Los Pumas have named their matchday squad to face France at the Stade de France in what will be the last match of the November Window, and of the year. With 6 wins and 5 losses, Felipe Contepomi's team...

Hanekom to earn first Springbok cap

2 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

Jaden and Jordan Hendrikse – the 36th set of Springbok brothers – have been paired at halfback for the season’s final Test against Wales in the last match of the Castle Lager Outgoing...