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Just One Current England Star Makes Sir Ian McGeechan's All-Time England XV

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

British and Irish Lions legend Sir Ian McGeechan has selected his all-time England XV in his latest column for the Telegraph.    Just one of Eddie Jones' current England players makes McGeechan's...

George North set for Ospreys return

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Wales' back George North is set to make his return from injury for Ospreys this weekend after a year on the sidelines.   The 102-cap Wales international ruptured his anterior cruciate...

Robbie Henshaw extends with Leinster until July 2025

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Leinster Rugby and the IRFU have confirmed that Robbie Henshaw has extended his contract to July 2025.     Henshaw won various player of the year awards in 2021 for his stellar performances...

Rowntree to be confirmed as new Munster Rugby head coach

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Graham Rowntree is set to be confirmed as the new head coach at Munster Rugby, according to the Limerick Leader.   The current forward's coach at the Province has reportedly accepted the...

Sean O'Brien set to retire at the end of the 2021/22 campaign

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

London Irish can confirm Sean O'Brien is set to retire from rugby at the end of the 2021/22 season.   The back-row forward will bring a storied 14-year career to a conclusion this summer after two-and-a-half...

Jonathan Joseph turns down overseas interest to stay at Bath

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

England and British and Irish Lions centre Jonathan Joseph has signed a contract extension with Bath, turning down a potential move to the Top 14.   Multiple reports linked Joseph with a move...

Sale Sharks lose two Springboks

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Sale Sharks can today confirm that World Cup winners Faf de Klerk and Lood de Jager will leave the club at the end of the current season.  Scrum-half Faf has made 95 appearances for Sharks...

Highlanders named for sixth match of the season in Christchurch

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

The Highlanders have named their team for round seven of the DHL Super Rugby Pacific season. They will be playing the Crusaders at 7:05pm Friday at Orangetheory Stadium in Christchurch.   The team,...

Brian O'Driscoll 2017 speech ahead of first Test

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Brian O'Driscoll addresses the 2017 British and Irish Lions squad with a spine-tingling speech.            

England lock Itoje expected to be fit to face Ireland

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Key man Maro Itoje has been struggling with illness this week but he is set to face Ireland at Twickenham.   England are "really optimistic" Maro Itoje will be fit for Saturday's Six Nations showdown...