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WRU, WRPA and World Rugby launch Brain Health Service for former elite players

2 weeks ago by Ultimate Rugby

The Welsh Rugby Union (WRU), the Welsh Rugby Players’ Association (WRPA) and World Rugby have today launched a new Brain Health Service to support former elite players in Wales. Former players...

23 under 23: the next-gen Wallabies, Wallaroos, Sevens and Super Rugby Pacific stars to watch in 2025

2 weeks ago by Ultimate Rugby

As we start closing the book on 2024, there's no better time to cast eyes over the young talents set to take Australia by storm in 2025. Rugby.com.au last compiled our 23 brightest stars under the age...

SA teams look for improvement on Super Saturday

3 weeks ago by Ultimate Rugby

While the Sharks and Cheetahs will look to build on their encouraging starts to the Champions Cup and EPCR Challenge Cup last week, the Bulls, Stormers, and Lions will target a strong comeback after suffering...

Chiefs team Named for South African Clash

3 weeks ago by Ultimate Rugby

Exeter Chiefs have named their side for their 2024/25 Investec Champions Cup opener against Hollywoodbets Sharks in Durban on Saturday afternoon. Chiefs, who were drawn in Pool One earlier this year,...

Ugly win for Leinster and Sharks scrape home

1 month ago by Ultimate Rugby

Ugly win delights Leinster’s Leo   It’s now a magnificent seven for league leaders Leinster Rugby who just keep on winning.   You wondered if they might finally have found their...

URC Round 7 Preview

1 month ago by Ultimate Rugby

Glasgow Warriors v Scarlets, 7.35pm, Friday   Blair Murray’s hectic start to the season continues as he goes straight back into the Scarlets team for the clash with the BKT URC champions at...

Ireland could drop to third in World Rugby rankings

1 month ago by Ultimate Rugby

World Rugby has published the ranking permutations for this weekend's Autumn Nations Series and Rugby Europe matches. Permutation highlights: Ireland cannot improve their rating with victory over Australia...

Legend Tiatia looking to make his mark in Welsh rugby once again

1 month ago by Ultimate Rugby

Few overseas players have made a bigger impact in Welsh rugby over the past couple of decades than Filo Tiatia.   Now the Ospreys legend is looking to make his presence felt once again - in his...

Round 7 United Rugby Championship Match Officials confirmed

1 month ago by Ultimate Rugby

The match officials appointments of the BKT United Rugby Championship Round 7 fixtures have been confirmed and are available alongside TV listings below. FRIDAY, NOVEMBER...

Liam Williams returns to Saracens

1 month ago by Ultimate Rugby

Saracens are delighted to announce the return of Liam Williams to the club. The two-time British and Irish Lion rejoins the Men in Black for his second stint until the end of the season, having spent...