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Rugby World Cup 2025 host cities and venues confirmed

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

World Rugby and the RFU, with support from the UK Government, have confirmed the host cities, venues and tournament dates that will provide the stage for the biggest-ever celebration of women’s rugby. Kicking...

Gatland reveals his Wales RWC squad

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

Wales senior mens head coach Warren Gatland has confirmed the Wales squad to compete at Rugby World Cup 2023 in France this autumn. The 33-player squad is made up of 19 forwards and 14 backs with an average...

Premiership Fixtures Announced as the Women's game ushers in a new era

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

Contested by ten teams there are two new sides in the league, with the arrival of Leicester Tigers and Trailfinders Women in the elite division of English women's rugby. Trailfinders Women begin life...

Wales side to face England at Twickenham named

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

Head coach Warren Gatland has named his Wales senior men’s XV to play England this Saturday (12 August, KO 5.30pm BST live on Prime Video in English and Cymraeg).     Following...

Arendse, Steenkamp and Mkhari win big at 22/23 Bulls Awards evening

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

The Blue Bulls held its annual combined awards evening, celebrating achievements by the Vodacom Bulls, Bulls junior sides as well as the Bulls Daisies who remain undefeated in their debut season of professional...

Ospreys loose-forward joins Newcastle Falcons

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

Ospreys back-rower Sam Cross has become Newcastle Falcons’ 14th senior signing ahead of the new season, joining on a two-year deal. The 30-year-old has made 72 appearances for Ospreys and has two...

Danny Milton delighted with Cardiff Met protégés international success

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

Cardiff Met head coach Danny Milton was a proud man at Principality Stadium on Saturday as he watched four of his former students take the field for the first of two games between Wales and England in...

Hooker Michael van Vuuren joins Newcastle Falcons

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

Experienced hooker Michael van Vuuren has bolstered Newcastle Falcons’ front-row ranks by joining on a one-season deal.   The 31-year-old arrives from South African side Emirates Lions, for...

Borthwick names England team for Summer Nations Series opener in Cardiff

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

England men’s head coach Steve Borthwick has named his match day 23 to face Wales at the Principality Stadium in Cardiff (kick-off 5.30pm).    Loosehead prop Ellis Genge (Bristol Bears)...

Gatland names his team to take on England

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

Head coach Warren Gatland has named his Wales senior men’s XV for the Vodafone Summer Series match against England this Saturday at Principality Stadium   Leigh Halfpenny is named at fullback...