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Wales brace for Irish impact

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

The 2022 Six Nations will kick off in Dublin on Saturday afternoon with what is expected to be a cracker of a contest as Ireland host Wales.    One would be forgiven for labelling Wales as...

Andrew Kellaway named 2021 Rugby Australia Rookie of the Year

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Rugby Australia are delighted to announce Melbourne Rebels and Wallabies winger Andrew Kellaway has been named the 2021 Rugby Australia Rookie of the Year. The Rookie of the Year is awarded to the person...

“I’m in a way better place than this time last year." - Caelan Doris

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

It may surprise many to learn that a player who has build a formidable presence in the Irish has, to date, just 12 caps to his name.    Flanker Caelan Doris has proved to be a significant influence...

Top 10 Stadiums Around the World

4 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

WalesOnline released a list of their top rated stadiums around the world. As the game of rugby is not just about the blood, sweat and tears left out on the grass, but the passion of the fans as well, we...

Blast from the Past: 'Jones credits Guardiola with revitalising his coaching style' (2016)

4 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

England boss Eddie Jones changed his coaching style after spending a day learning from Pep Guardiola at Bayern Munich.   England coach Eddie Jones says a day spent with Bayern Munich boss Pep Guardiola...

Andy Farrell names his 37 player squad for Six Nations

4 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Andy Farrell and the Ireland coaching group have named a 37 player squad ahead of the 2022 Six Nations Championship which commences in early February.   The squad will be captained by Johnny Sexton...

World Rugby confirms Six Nations 2022 officials

4 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

World Rugby has announced the match officials for the Guinness Six Nations 2022, which kicks off on 5 February.   While the global COVID-19 pandemic continues to challenge logistics, it has been...

Six players who stuck their hands up for an Ireland Six Nations call up

4 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

    It was a successful weekend for Leinster, Munster and Ulster in the Champions Cup with wins over Montpellier, Castres, and Northampton Saints while Connacht suffered a heartbreaking defeat...

Watch: How to butcher a clear try scoring opportunity

4 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Suntory Sungoliath winger Shogo Nakano provided a perfect example of how to butcher a clear try-scoring opportunity this weekend.   The speedster was put into space just outside the Toyota Verblitz's...

Japan Rugby League One Wrap

4 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Round two of the Japan Rugby League One is done and dusted with Canon Eagles and Suntory claiming big wins.   Two games were called off this weekend with Black Rams claiming a bonus-point...