Gatland covers his bases with 35-player standby list - report
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyBritish and Irish Lions boss Warren Gatland has decided to place more than 30 players on his standby list for the 2021 Lions Tour to South Africa. In April, Gatland sent out more than 70 invitations...
Tadhg Furlong confirms that he turned down a longer IRFU contract
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyIreland and Leinster tighthead prop Tadhg Furlong has revealed that he turned down a longer contract offer from the IRFU. The 28-year-old has reiterated that he is "very happy" with...
So what's with this Lions squad? | SQUAD ANALYSIS & REACTION
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyYesterday, Warren Gatland sprung a Lions squad on the world that not one of us saw coming, packed with surprises and lacking quite a few huge names. So, why did Gatland select the squad he did, and what...
'It's a poor, poor tournament' - O'Driscoll criticises standard of PRO14
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFormer Ireland captain Brian O'Driscoll has delivered a brutal assessment of the PRO14 by dubbing it a "poor, poor tournament." The Irish powerhouses Leinster fell 32-23 to French side La Rochelle...
Alun Wyn Jones extends Ospreys contract
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAlun Wyn Jones has announced a contract extension with the Welsh Rugby Union and the Ospreys. Announcing the news directly to supporters, the world's most capped player (157 international caps,...
Dai Young says he would be 'surprised' if Navidi isn't picked for the Lions
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyCardiff Blues' director of rugby Dai Young says he'd be 'surprised' if Josh Navidi doesn't get the Lions call this summer. Navidi was a standout for Wales during their triumphant Six Nations campaign...
It's official! Simon Zebo is returning to Munster
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyIt's official! Simon Zebo is returning to Munster. Munster Rugby and the IRFU have announced that Simon Zebo has signed a one-year contract to return to play with the province for the 2021/22...
Munster to confirm Simon Zebo return - report
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFormer Ireland winger Simon Zebo has agreed a move back to his home club Munster, according to a report by Nik Simon in the Daily Mail. Zebo's contract with Racing 92 expires at the end of the...
Dai Young signs long-term contract at Cardiff
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyCardiff Blues have confirmed that Dai Young has signed a long-term contract to remain the club’s director of rugby. The dual-code legend returned to Cardiff Arms Park on an interim basis...