Jamie George says Saracens face ‘very big loss’ if Owen Farrell joins Racing 92
9 months ago by Ultimate RugbyGeorge is a leading candidate to replace his 32-year-old team-mate as England captain. Owen Farrell’s service to English rugby has given him the right to leave Saracens on his own terms, according...
Obituary: Seventies great JPR dies aged 74
9 months ago by Ultimate RugbyNew WRU President Terry Cobner has led the tributes to JPR Williams, the superstar full back of the Seventies who has died at the age of 74. Cobner, who played alongside JPR in the 1976 and 1978 Grand...
Sharks prepare for Lions at home
9 months ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Hollywoodbets Sharks host the Emirates Lions in the two teams’ opening match of the year when they meet in Round Eight of the Vodacom United Rugby Championship at Hollywoodbets Kings Park on...
Wellington Rugby appoint new coaches for Lions and Pride
10 months ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Wellington Rugby Football Union (WRFU) are thrilled to announce the appointments of Alando Soakai and Fusi Feaunati, as the new Wellington Lions Head Coach, and Wellington Pride Head Coach, for the...
Newcastle Falcons name team to face Emirates Lions
10 months ago by Ultimate RugbyNathan Greenwood makes his European debut for Newcastle Falcons on Saturday in Johannesburg when they take on Emirates Lions in the EPCR Challenge Cup. The 20-year-old Tynesider scored a try away...
Match Preview: Farrell: Connacht Rugby will be tough test
10 months ago by Ultimate RugbyAfter their convincing loss at Vodacom Bulls in Round 1 of the Investec Champions Cup, Saracens know they have to beat Connacht Rugby at the StoneX Stadium on Saturday to keep alive their bid for a fourth...
The Lions chosen for the debut in the Challenge Cup away against the Ospreys
10 months ago by Ultimate RugbyBenetton Rugby sets aside the URC for a couple of weeks and dedicates itself entirely to the Challenge Cup . Tomorrow, Saturday 9 December (6.30 pm) the Lions inaugurate their European...
The Lions to play Argentina in Dublin
10 months ago by Ultimate RugbyThe British & Irish Lions will face Argentina at Aviva Stadium in Dublin on Friday 20 June 2025 for the Lions 1888 Cup. This will be the first time The British & Irish Lions will play in Ireland...
Benneton to face the Osprey's
11 months ago by Ultimate RugbyAfter two away matches, Benetton Rugby returns to its den. The Lions return to the friendly pitch of the Monigo Stadium in Treviso and tomorrow evening, Saturday 2 December at 8.35...
Flanagan: Power of Sharks pivotal
11 months ago by Ultimate RugbyHead Coach Dai Flanagan admitted his Dragons had failed to deal with the power of the Hollywoodbets Sharks as the Springbok inspired hosts rattled up a big victory. The Men of Gwent endured a difficult...
