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World Rugby Chair Robinson confident of Wallabies World Cup revival

7 hours ago by Ultimate Rugby

World Rugby Chair and former Wallaby Brett Robinson is confident the Wallabies have shown enough growth to be a real threat at the 2027 Rugby World Cup. Robinson was high performance manager for the national...

International Club Partnerships Increasing Player Flow to Japan Rugby League One

7 hours ago by Ultimate Rugby

The recently announced signing of former England Under-20 captain Lewis Chessum by Mitsubishi Heavy IndustriesSagamihara Dynaboars has highlighted the increasing flow of players from the northern hemisphere...

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

3 days 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...

Surprise results on thrilling first day at HSBC SVNS Perth

6 days ago by Ultimate Rugby

Uruguay made the headlines on a thrilling first day of HSBC SVNS action at HBF Park in Perth as they beat rugby sevens powerhouses Fiji and New Zealand Uruguay, Spain, France and South Africa men secure...

History Maker Nicolás Sánchez Hangs Up His Boots

6 days ago by Ultimate Rugby

History maker Nicolás Sánchez has announced his retirement from rugby at the age of 36. El Cachorro Left his mark on Argentine and global rugby. He is the top point scorer for Argentina at...

Borthwick eyeing England clean sweep at Six Nations

1 week ago by Ultimate Rugby

England have failed to win the Six Nations title since 2020, but Steve Borthwick is confident they can do so this time around. Steve Borthwick is confident that England can win all of their games in this...

Munster name side to face Northampton

1 week ago by Ultimate Rugby

The Munster team has been named for Saturday’s Investec Champions Cup Round 4 clash against Northampton Saints at cinch Stadium Franklin’s Gardens (3.15pm, live on Premier Sports). The winners...

New horizons: Canterbury’s Zach Gallagher reflects on his move to the Hurricanes

1 week ago by Ultimate Rugby

If you had asked lock Zach Gallagher a few years ago where he thought he’d be in 2025, he never would have guessed the Hurricanes. Gallagher’s a Cantabrian through and through; born and...

Wallace Sititi potentially out for Super Rugby Pacific season

2 weeks ago by Jamie Wall

The All Blacks' biggest success story of last season is set to potentially miss the entire Super Rugby Pacific campaign. It was confirmed today by the Chiefs that Wallace Sititi will require surgery for...

Emmanuel Iyogun re-signs for Northampton Saints

2 weeks ago by Ultimate Rugby

Emmanuel Iyogun has penned a new deal to remain at Northampton Saints, the Club can today announce.   After working his way through Saints’ Academy system, Iyogun signed on full-time...