Andy Farrell wants Ireland evolution not revolution in wake of World Cup
10 months ago by Ultimate RugbyIreland will be looking to defend their Six Nations title in the coming months. Andy Farrell says he does not buy in to so-called World Cup cycles as Ireland prepare for their Guinness Six Nations...
High praise for retiring referee Jaco Peyper
10 months ago by Ultimate RugbyForemost South African referee Jaco Peyper has decided to hang up his whistle, with Mr Mark Alexander, the president of SA Rugby, hailing the Bloemfontein-based match official as one of the best ambassadors...
Match Preview: Connacht Rugby warning for old boys
10 months ago by epcrugby.comBristol Bears’ Connacht Rugby old boys have been warned that while there will be a warm welcome awaiting them off the pitch in Round 4 of the Investec Champions Cup at The Sportsground on Friday...
Saints sign Gabriel Hamer-Webb on short-term contract
10 months ago by Ultimate RugbyNorthampton Saints have signed wing Gabriel Hamer-Webb on a short-term contract as cover for injured players and those on international duty. The 23-year-old former England Under-20s international will...
Ryan Elias takes over Scarlets captaincy for Edinburgh clash
10 months ago by Ultimate RugbyWales hooker Ryan Elias takes over the captaincy for the Scarlets’ EPCR Challenge Cup tie against Edinburgh Rugby at Parc y Scarlets on Friday night (20:00; S4C). With Josh Macleod...
SA sides have all to play for in final pool rounds in Europe
10 months ago by Ultimate RugbyThe South African sides will have everything to play for this weekend as they embark on the final round of matches in the Investec Champions Cup and EPCR Challenge Cup, where four of the five teams will...
The URC Introduces Origin Round to celebrate Grassroots
10 months ago by Ultimate RugbyAcross Rounds 10 and 11 the URC invites teams, players and fans to celebrate the communities and people who helped launch the careers of hundreds of rugby players and coaches. Over 700 players appear...
Peter O’Mahony: Being named Ireland captain one of proudest moments of my life
10 months ago by Ultimate RugbyThe vastly-experienced Munster flanker has won 101 Test caps for his country. Peter O’Mahony says being selected to succeed Johnny Sexton as Ireland captain is one of the proudest moments of his...
Winners & Losers: Ireland's Six Nations Squad
10 months ago by Ultimate RugbyAhead of Ireland's Six Nation squad announcement we look at some of the winners and losers. Winners: Peter O'Mahony: Peter has been named to lead the side at the 2024 Six Nations tournament...
All or nothing for Glasgow Warriors
10 months ago by Ultimate RugbyGlasgow Warriors defence coach Pete Murchie has admitted that Friday night’s Investec Champions Cup Round 4 clash with RC Toulon at Scotstoun Stadium is “winner takes all” as both clubs...
