Scarlets name side to take on Zebre Parma
4 weeks ago by Ultimate RugbyScarlets have named their team to take on Zebre Parma in round six of the BKT United Rugby Championship at Parc y Scarlets on Friday night (19:35). Head coach Dwayne Peel has made five changes,...
Makepeace-Cubitt debuts for Saints against Bristol Bears
4 weeks ago by Ultimate RugbyGeorge Makepeace-Cubitt will make his first appearance for Northampton Saints when they take on Bristol Bears on Friday (25 October, kick-off: 7.45pm), as the 20-year-old starts at Ashton Gate. The...
Dwayne’s delight at Scarlets’ sizeable Wales contingent
4 weeks ago by Ultimate RugbyDwayne Peel says he’s delighted to see so many of his Scarlets receive “the greatest honour” of being selected by their country. Eight of his players have been named in the Wales...
Boks call up Grobbelaar and Louw for November tour
4 weeks ago by Ultimate RugbyJohan Grobbelaar (hooker) and Wilco Louw (prop) were called up to the Springbok squad for the Castle Lager Outgoing Tour on Thursday, following the injury withdrawal of utility forward Jan-Hendrik Wessels. Wessels,...
Tuipulotu discusses Scotland captaincy
4 weeks ago by Ultimate RugbyThree years on from an international debut against Tonga, Sione Tuipulotu has been named Scotland captain ahead of The Famous Grouse Nations Series. The 27-year-old has explained what...
Sione Tuipulotu to captain Scotland
4 weeks ago by Ultimate RugbySione Tuipulotu has been named as Scotland captain for The Famous Grouse Nations Series, as head coach Gregor Townsend today announced a 45-player group for the four November Test matches. There...
Gatland braced for ‘tough, physical encounter’ against Fiji
1 month ago by Ultimate RugbyWarren Gatland is preparing for another “tough, physical encounter” against the Fijians when his Welsh side opens their three match Autumn Nations Series at Principality Stadium on Sunday 10...
Another Bulls red card overturned
1 month ago by Ultimate RugbyJOHAN GROBBELAAR (RED CARD) The Disciplinary process related to Johan Grobbelaar's Red Card in the BKT United Rugby Championship Round 5 game against Scarlets on Friday, 18 October has resulted...
Four RWC winners return as Boks name squad for November tour
1 month ago by Ultimate RugbyFour Rugby World Cup winners, Damian Willemse (utility back), Andre Esterhuizen (centre), RG Snyman and Franco Mostert (both locks), will make a welcome return to the Springbok squad for the Castle Lager...
Wallabies and Australia XV squads confirmed for November Tours
1 month ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Wallabies 34-man Spring Tour squad features five new faces including 2023 Rugby World Cup squad members Samu Kerevi and Will Skelton and recent recruit Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii. Kerevi and Skelton have...
