Wolstenholme captains young Bears in cup derby clash
1 week ago by Ultimate RugbySam Wolstenholme returns from injury to captain the Bears in their PREM Rugby Cup round three clash with Bath Rugby at Ashton Gate on Friday night (7.45pm KO). The scrum half makes his comeback from a...
Flannery expecting to face a psyched-up Japan outfit
1 week ago by Ultimate RugbySpringbok assistant coach Jerry Flannery said the Boks are expecting to face a psyched-up Japanese team when the sides meet in the opening match of their five-week November tour at Wembley Stadium in London...
URC Round 5 Review
1 week ago by Ultimate RugbyTwo teams with five wins from five There are now just two unbeaten teams in the BKT URC – the DHL Stormers and Munster Rugby - and they lead the way at the top of the table having both won...
Ospreys draw away to Dragons
1 week ago by Ultimate RugbyOspreys try scorers: Harri Deaves, Phil Cokanasiga, Iestyn Hopkins. A strong first half from Ospreys was met with a second half response from the hosts, Dragons. With the clock in the red the scores were...
Young to make debut in Ospreys derby
1 week ago by Ultimate RugbyBack row Thomas Young will make his debut for Dragons RFC in the BKT United Rugby Championship derby clash with Ospreys Rugby at Rodney Parade on Saturday evening (kick-off 5.30pm). Young plays in a new-look...
‘It’s a childhood dream come true’ – Wales new boy Coghlan
2 weeks ago by Ultimate RugbyWhen Brodie Coghlan answered his phone one evening earlier this week, he initially thought it might be a wind-up. But then, after a few seconds, the penny dropped. It really was Steve Tandy on...
Alex Mann: The Wales star with reasons to be cheerful
2 weeks ago by Ultimate RugbyOne of Alex Mann’s goals for this season is to try and smile a bit more, and he certainly has good reason to do so at the minute. The Cardiff Rugby flanker has just been named in the Wales...
Dylan Richardson relishing his double life amid Scotland selection
2 weeks ago by Ultimate RugbyDylan Richardson is living something of a double life at the moment, but he’s more than happy to do so. Growing up in South Africa, he spent the formative years of his career playing on...
URC Round 5 Officials Confirmed
2 weeks ago by Ultimate RugbyGlasgow Warriors v Vodacom Bulls Scotstoun Stadium, Glasgow – KO 19.45 IRE & UK / 20.45 ITA & SA Referee: Craig Evans (WRU, 71st league game) AR 1: Mike Adamson (SRU) AR 2: Ru...
Rob Baxter issues injury update for Exeter
2 weeks ago by Ultimate RugbyFollowing Exeter Chiefs’ 38-0 win over Harlequins on Sunday afternoon, director of rugby Rob Baxter has provided a positive injury update for his Chiefs squad. Loosehead prop...
