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Borthwick taking positives from 'frustrating' Autumn Series

2 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

England ensured they ended 2024 on a high note as they claimed a 59-14 victory over Japan, and coach Steve Borthwick is taking the positives from a difficult Autumn Nations Series. Borthwick's team lost...

Alex Codling Joins Munster Rugby As Forwards Coach Consultant

2 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

Munster Rugby and the IRFU are pleased to confirm that Alex Codling has joined the province as Forwards Coach Consultant. Codling, who is currently Forwards Coach with the Ireland Women’s team,...

Match Preview: Japan vs England

2 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

England conclude their autumn internationals against Japan at Twickenham. Steve Borthwick's side are bidding to end a frustrating campaign on a positive note after defeats against New Zealand, Australia...

Springboks determined to finish the season on a strong note against Wales

2 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

Springbok assistant coach Mzwandile Stick and captain Siya Kolisi said on Friday the Boks are determined to deliver a complete 80-minute performance and finish the season on a high note against Wales in...

Mike Delany steps aside from Black Ferns coaching role

2 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

Black Ferns Assistant Coach Mike Delany has decided to step away from his role with the national team. Delany said it was a tough decision to make, but believed it was best for himself and the team to...

World Rankings preview

2 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

World Rugby has published the ranking permutations for the men's internationals in Europe and Africa this weekend, including the Autumn Nations Series, Rugby Africa and Rugby Europe competitions.  Permutation...

Match Day Programme: Wales v South Africa

2 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

In a fixture that never lack in physicality, or intensity, the defending world champion Springboks, arrive at the Principality Stadium today in Cardiff with one goal in mind: to end their tour of Europe...

Iakopo Mapu signs season-long deal at Saints

2 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

Northampton Saints announce that back-row forward Iakopo Mapu has joined the Club until the end of the 2024/25 season.     The 27-year-old Samoan, who can be deployed at flanker or No.8, arrived...

Raffi returns for Sale against Falcons

2 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

Nick Schonert returns alongside England Internationals Bevan Rodd and Raffi Quirke, as Gareth Harris names an experienced side to face Newcastle Falcons in round three of the Premiership Rugby Cup. The...

Gloucester name team to face Exeter

2 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

George Skivington has re-called several senior players for the third round of the Premiership Rugby Cup at Kingsholm tomorrow night. The Cherry & Whites, who are currently two-from-two in the competition...