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Vaea Fifita to represent Tonga in 2022

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

The Tonga Rugby Union have announced that former All Black Vaea Fifita is now eligible for Tonga.   Fifita earned 11 test caps for the All Blacks between 2017 and 2019 with the last coming...

Eddie Jones makes four changes to his starting team for second test versus Australia

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

The England side that will take on Australia this weekend in Brisbane has been named. England will look to bounce back after a 30-28 defeat in the opening game of the three-Test series. They take on...

Springbok team announced for second Wales Test

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Springbok coach Jacques Nienaber named two uncapped players in his starting lineup and a further four among the replacements as he reshuffled his squad to build depth for their second Test against Wales...

England announces its team to face Ireland in the Six Nations Under-20 Summer Series

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

 England men’s U20 head coach, Alan Dickens, has named his team to face Ireland in round three of the Six Nations Under-20 Summer Series in Italy.     The game takes place at the...

Benetton sign Wasps' speedster Marcus Watson

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Benetton have confirmed the signing of Wasps' outside back Marcus Watson ahead of the 2022/23 season.   The speedster has signed on until the end of the 2023/24 season with the Italian club.     Watson...

Vincent Koch takes on coaching role with Championship club

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Rugby World Cup-winning Springbok prop Vincent Koch is taking on a coaching role with Championship club Ampthill.   The Saracens' centurion makes the move to Wasps next season and as he...

Challenge Cup Pool Draw

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

EPCR has confirmed the 2022/23 Challenge Cup draw in what is set to be a fascinating competition!     POOL A (opponents in brackets)   Glasgow Warriors (USAP, Bath Rugby) RC...

Moerat and Louw in line for Springbok debuts as team announced for Wales clash

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Salmaan Moerat and Elrigh Louw are in line to make their Springbok debuts from the replacements bench against Wales in Saturday’s opening Castle Lager Incoming Series Test at Loftus Versfeld in Pretoria,...

Newcastle Falcons confirm departing players

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Newcastle Falcons have confirmed their departing players ahead of the 2022-23 season.   All 16 players leave with the thanks and best wishes of the club as preparations begin for the coming campaign.   Head...

Watson opens up on plight of England players and leaving Bath

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

England winger Anthony Watson has opened up regarding him parting ways with Bath and has offered a bleak view of an apparent plight being experienced by international England players with their clubs.    In...