Townsend calls up Five players ahead of Six Nations opener
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyGregor Townsend has called up five players ahead of the opening weekend of the Guinness Six Nations when Scotland take on Italy at Scottish Gas Murrayfield. Euan Ferrie, Cameron Henderson,...
Cardiff Rugby v Sharks Match Preview
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyCardiff Rugby v Hollywoodbets Sharks, 5.15pm Scrummaging practice has been high on the priority list in the Cardiff camp this week and it’s just as well looking at the Sharks selection. The...
James Lowe returns for first appearance since October
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Leinster Rugby team, proudly sponsored by Bank of Ireland, to take on DHL Stormers in Round 10 of the BKT United Rugby Championship on Saturday at Aviva Stadium (KO: 5pm, live on TG4 and Premier Sports...
Saints name side for Gallagher Premiership clash at Harlequins
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyDirector of Rugby Phil Dowson has made six changes to his starting XV this weekend, as Northampton Saints travel to Twickenham Stoop to face Harlequins on Friday evening (kick-off 7.45pm). The men in...
Challenge Cup Round of 16 Fixtures confirmed
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyFollowing a tense conclusion to the Pool stage last weekend, where every point counted and qualification and ranking was decided in the final match, the EPCR Challenge Cup last 16 has been decided. EPCR...
Champions Cup Round of 16 Fixtures confirmed
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyAfter a nail-biting conclusion to last weekend’s pool stage, where every single one of the 12 matches was loaded with high-stakes action, EPCR can now unveil the dates, venues, kick-off times,...
Champions Cup Round 4 Matchday 2 round up
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyHarlequins secure a spot in the Round of 16 after beating Glasgow Warriors In a cagey second half, a try from Cadan Murley was enough to see Harlequins take the win over Glasgow...
Leinster v Bath | Combined XV
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyLeinster win at home but a win that does not paint the full picture. Bath took a 0-14 point lead early on and from then it was a close contest. The game only really wrapped up after Bath were reduced to...
100 up for Joe Cokanasiga
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyThe flying winger made his debut for the Blue, Black and White in 2018 after joining the club from London Irish. This weekend’s Investec Champions Cup Round 4 fixture will also be significant...
Anthony Watson forced to retire from rugby
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyLeicester Tigers and England international Anthony Watson has been forced to retire from professional rugby on medical grounds. The 30-year-old made the last of his 23 Leicester Tigers appearances in...
