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STAT ATTACK: Unstoppable Gavin Coombes, Warrick Gelant magic & more

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

We've picked out some of the best stats from Round 10 of the BKT United Rugby Championship. Scarlets v Munster Gavin Coombes scored two tries, made the second-most carries (17), most dominant...

Northampton Saints confirm new contracts for coaching team

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Northampton Saints today announce that Director of Rugby, Phil Dowson, and Head Coach, Sam Vesty, have both committed their futures to the Club by extending their contracts. The duo led Saints to a Gallagher...

Wales U20s name side to face Ireland U20s

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

For the third consecutive game the back-line remains intact while there are three changes in the pack with two positional switches in the engine room. Scarlets’ loosehead prop Josh Morse will earn...

Gareth Thomas feels a fast start will be key for Wales victory against Ireland

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Gareth Thomas believes a fast start is vital for Wales in their quest to claim an odds-defying victory over Guinness Six Nations title favourites Ireland on Saturday. Wales have been largely written off,...

Rob Howley demands ‘comfort in the chaos’ from Wales in Ireland showdown

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Wales last won a Six Nations away game against Ireland in 2012. Rob Howley says Wales will aim to create rugby chaos when they face what most people believe is mission improbable against Ireland on Saturday. Wales...

BKT URC Round 10 Review

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Edwards the Ospreys hero Ospreys coach Toby Booth paid a glowing tribute to his match-winning “quarterback” Dan Edwards following the dramatic 19-17 victory over Ulster Rugby in Swansea. Fly-half...

Early Rey Lee-Lo red card proves costly for Cardiff as Connacht snatch victory

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Cardiff could not overcome an early red card for centre Rey Lee-Lo as Connacht claimed a 16-12 United Rugby Championship victory at the Arms Park. Lee-Lo was dismissed after just 15 minutes by Italian...

Cardiff v Connacht: A look at the numbers

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Connacht beat Cardiff Rugby 16-12 in Saturday night's URC action despite only scoring one try in the 60th minute of the game whilst the opponents outscored them by one try. The try came from substitute...

Cardiff Rugby v Connacht Rugby: Match Preview

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

It’s set to be a sell-out at the Arms Park and a packed house can expect a fast and furious encounter given the way the two teams look to play. That will be music to the ears of Cardiff openside...