PREVIEW: Edinburgh v Connacht
6 years ago by Connaght Domestic RugbyBy John O’Sullivan Head coach Andy Friend says Connacht will need to improve on their exits and stick more diligently to their game plan in Sunday’s 19:35 Guinness PRO14 kick off away to Edinburgh....
David Pocock hangs up his boots to focus on conservation efforts
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyOne of the finest modern Wallabies, David Pocock, has announced his retirement from the sport almost a year on from his international retirement saying “the time was right” to hang up...
Alun Wyn Jones To Equal Richie McCaw's Appearance Record
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWales head coach Wayne Pivac has named his first squad in seven months as Wales kick off their Autumn campaign in Paris against France on Saturday. Captain Alun Wyn Jones will level the...
Strong France Team Named To Face Wales
6 years ago by Ulitmate RugbyFrance head coach Fabien Galthie has named his matchday 23 to face Wales at the Stade de France on Saturday. With Damian Penaud out injured, Racing 92 winger Teddy Thomas has returned to...
British & Irish Lions to play Japan in Edinburgh
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe British & Irish Lions will host Japan at BT Murrayfield Stadium on Saturday 26 June 2021 for the Lions 1888 Cup, the side has confirmed. 🚨 BREAKING NEWS 🚨We will play @JRFURugby...
Nick Haining’s comments ahead of Scotland's internationals
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyScotland will get their first taste of international rugby after 229 days when they tackle Georgia on Saturday evening but are looking forward to reclaiming their pre-lockdown form. The...
Gethin Jenkins joins Wales coaching team as technical coach
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyCardiff Blues can confirm Gethin Jenkins has stepped down from his role within the academy to join Wales as a technical coach. The legendary loose-head prop took up coaching positions...
Stats and Facts: RC Toulon vs Bristol Bears
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThis season’s European Rugby Challenge Cup final on Friday night will feature two sides in Bristol Bears and RC Toulon who go in search of a first success in the competition. Here...
Marcell Coetzee remains a dominant force in Guinness PRO14
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThere may be doubt over South Africa’s readiness for possible participation in the Rugby Championship but one player who would be ready to front any Springbok challenge if required is Ulster No 8...
Van Graan praises Munster players
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyMunster have made it two from two with their victory over Edinburgh this weekend. They kicked off their campaign with a last gasp victory over Scarlets in Round 1 and take on Cardiff Blues in Round 3. Despite...
