England scrumhalf makes himself unavailable for Lions
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyEngland scrumhalf Ben Youngs has ruled himself out of contention for the Lions tour to South Africa in July, highlighting that is his wish to spend more time with his family. The 31...
Lions Tour Candidates From Bath v Montpellier Semi Final
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyA wonderful display of rugby was on show at the Recreation Ground. Underhill continued his dominant performance at the breakdown. He made a massive turnover on defence that helped his team relieve...
Dewald Senekal appointed new Connacht Rugby Forwards Coach
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyConnacht Rugby have confirmed Dewald Senekal will join the province as Forwards Coach from the beginning of the 2021-22 season. Senekal arrives with extensive coaching experience,...
Challenge Cup semi a big test for Henderson and Cooney's Lions hopes
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAmid the countdown to this evening’s Challenge Cup semi-final between Leicester and Ulster, Ireland and Leicester legend Geordan Murphy has spoken on the Lions prospects of a couple of players, namely...
Springboks hit hardest by Covid-19, says Kolbe
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyElectric Toulouse and Springbok winger Cheslin Kolbe feels that South Africa has been hit hardest by Covid-19. Kolbe, as well as the rest of the Springbok outfit, last played international...
Challenge Cup: Leicester Tigers v Ulster Rugby line ups, news and stats
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyLeicester Tigers and Ulster Rugby are both bidding to emulate the four clubs to date – Bath Rugby, Leinster Rugby, Northampton Saints and Wasps - who have won the coveted double of the Challenge...
Edinburgh scoop Montpellier back Immelman
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyEdinburgh Rugby has announced the signing of versatile 25-year-old back Henry Immelman from French TOP14 side Montpellier. Immelman learned his trade at the prestigious rugby nursery,...
George North confirms the extent of his injury ruling him out of the British and Irish Lions Tour
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyGeorge North's hopes of making the British and Irish Lions squad that will tour to South Africa have been dashed. The experienced Welsh Internation has confirmed that he will undergo surgery...
Scotland Confirm Summer Tour Plans
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyScotland will play three matches in this summer’s tour programme under Interim Head Coach Mike Blair. The three matches will see Scotland A play opponents,...
Tuilagi not thinking about Lions tour
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyBruising England centre Manu Tuilagi says he is not focussing on the Lions tour as he works through his injury rehabilitation. Tuilagi injured his Achilles tendon in September 2020 and has...
