B&I Lions announce formation of a Women’s Lions feasibility steering group
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe British & Irish Lions has announced the formation of a Women’s Lions feasibility steering group. The 13-person group will be chaired by British & Irish Lion, Ieuan Evans,...
Will Skelton returns as Dave Rennie confirms his Autumn Nations Series Squad
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWallabies coach Dave Rennie has confirmed the squad for Australia’s end of year Tour to Japan and the United Kingdom. Fresh off the side’s second place finish in the eToro Rugby Championship,...
Red Roses autumn internationals squad announcement and BBC Two broadcast confirmation
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyEngland Women head coach Simon Middleton has named a 40-player training squad ahead of the 2021 autumn internationals.Sarah Bern is in line for her first international run out in a year after missing most...
EPCR working on Club World Cup for rugby
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyOutgoing EPCR chairperson Simon Halliday has confirmed that the organisers of the Champions Cup are working towards the organisation of a rugby Club World Cup. "We are now working...
Concussion rules To'omua out of Spring Tour
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Wallabies will have to take on the best of Japan and some European giants without the services of playmaker Matt Toomua after the 31 year old suffered concussion last month. Head...
Nienaber applauds bench impact and explains early front row substitutions
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbySpringbok coach Jacques Nienaber said their 31-29 win over New Zealand in the final Lager Rugby Championship match of 2021 will provide some valuable momentum for South Africa during the forthcoming...
Saracens confirm consortium takeover
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbySaracens have announced that a consortium of investors has agreed terms to acquire a majority controlling stake and that the club's shareholders will invest significant new funds by means of a capital...
Gearing up for Round 3 of the Premiership
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyBristol Bears vs Bath: Round 3 of the 2021-22 Premiership will open with two sides who have yet to post a victory so far in their respective campaigns: Bristol and Bath. It is a surprisingly...
Nché, Wiese drafted in for Boks’ closing Rugby Champs clash
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbySpringbok coach Jacques Nienaber made two injury-enforced changes to his matchday squad for their final Castle Lager Rugby Championship clash against the All Blacks in Gold Coast, with Ox Nché earning...
Duo withdraw from England training camp
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyBen Youngs and Ollie Lawrence have withdrawn from the England squad for their training camp. Youngs suffered a minor thigh injury during Leicester Tigers’ game against Gloucester on...
