Furlong signs new deal with IRFU
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyIreland’s barnstorming tighthead prop Tadhg Furlong has penned a new deal with the IRFU and Leinster which will run until the end of the 2024/25 season. The 29-year-old, who has...
Wales welcome back Adams, Samu to replace Wallabies captain Hooper
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWales will have British and Irish Lions wing Josh Adams back in the side when they take on Australia this weekend. Josh Adams has been passed fit to start for Wales and Pete Samu...
Rassie Erasmus found guilty of misconduct
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAn independent misconduct committee has found that behaviour displayed by SA Rugby Director of Rugby Rassie Erasmus towards match officials during this year’s test series between South Africa and...
The full list of 2021 World Rugby Awards Nominations
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWorld Rugby has released the full list of nominations for the 2021 World Rugby Awards. The Rugby public can now cast their votes for six of the prestigious World Rugby Awards 2021 categories...
British & Irish Lions confirm that the Japan game was not an official Test
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe British and Irish Lions have decided their international game against Japan this summer was not a Test match. The clash at Murrayfield kicked off the South Africa tour on home soil...
Injured Wales captain Jones set to miss Six Nations
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWayne Pivac says Wales need leaders to step up in the absence of Alun Wyn Jones, who is not expected to play in the Six Nations. Defending champions Wales are set to be without captain...
The most capped Test rugby XV of all time - by position
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWales and British & Irish Lions captain Alun Wyn Jones will become the first player to play 149 tests for one country on Saturday. The 36-year-old second-rower will feature in his 161st test...
Saracens Injury Update
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbySaracens currently have six players on the sidelines with injury. The club has issued an update of when the sextet is expected to be back on the field for the Men in Black. ELLIOT DALY Is...
Ireland Squad Named For Autumn Nations Series: Zebo returns, two uncapped players included
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyIreland Head coach Andy Farrell has named a 38 strong squad for the upcoming Autumn Nations Series fixtures at the Aviva Stadium. Ireland face Japan on Saturday 6th November before hosting New...
B&I Lions announce formation of a Women’s Lions feasibility steering group
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe British & Irish Lions has announced the formation of a Women’s Lions feasibility steering group. The 13-person group will be chaired by British & Irish Lion, Ieuan Evans,...
