Tomas Lavanini cops a five-week ban for record breaking red card
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyArgentina second-row Tomas Lavanini has been suspended for five weeks following his red card against Ireland. Lavanini became the first player to ever be sent off five times at test level when...
Scarlets reach out to EPCR to reconsider their position on the rescheduling of matches
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyScarlets have addressed speculation around their opening Champions Cup against Bristol Bears. The Scarlets released a statement confirming that other than the 32 players in quarantine...
HIGHLIGHTS: Leinster vs Ulster
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyUlster ground out a 20-10 away win over rivals Leinster in round 6 of the United Rugby Championship. Ulster started strongly, but missed the first chance at points, as their penalty attempt 11 minutes...
A World XV of players who COULD transfer to another test team in 2022
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyIn a groundbreaking move, the World Rugby Council approved an amendment to the sport’s national team representation laws. This amendment will now permit an international player to transfer...
Rotational changes as Springboks eye Twickenham win
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbySpringbok coach Jacques Nienaber named Handré Pollard and Cobus Reinach in a fresh halfback pairing and recalled Lood de Jager at lock in three changes to his starting team for the final Test of...
Sexton Ruled out as Carty joins Ireland Squad ahead of Pumas Fixture
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyCaptain Johnny Sexton twisted a knee and ankle against NZ at the weekend which will rule him out of action for between 4-6 weeks. The Ireland captain will remain with the squad this week as the team prepares...
Andy Farrell makes one change to his pack for All Blacks clash
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyIreland head coach Andy Farrell and his coaching team have named the Ireland matchday squad to play New Zealand this coming Saturday at a sold out Aviva Stadium While captain Johnny Sexton is...
Josh Adams starts in the midfield against Fiji
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWales have named their side to take on Fiji in the third game of the Autumn Nations Series, at Principality Stadium on Sunday. Head Coach Wayne Pivac has made just one change to the pack...
Three big Springbok milestones in Edinburgh
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFranco Mostert and Jesse Kriel will earn their 50th Test caps when the Springboks line up against Scotland in Edinburgh on Saturday as Elton Jantjies and Willie le Roux return to the starting team,...
Looking ahead to an action-packed round of Autumn Nations Series
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyA feast of rugby awaits fans around the world as Round 3 of the Autumn Nations Series offers a total of nine Test matches in what is sure to be an action-packed weekend. Italy vs All...
