13 new caps named in Samoa's squad to face Maori All Blacks, Tonga
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThirteen new caps have been included in the Manu Samoa rugby squad to play the Māori All Blacks and Tonga in June and July. Leinster bound prop Michael Alaalatoa will captain the 31-man squad...
Report: Eddie Jones To Rest Tigers Duo During July Tests
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyEddie Jones set to rest senior England players such as Ben Youngs and George Ford in July fixtures against USA and Canada, the Daily Mail reports. Jones could hand a test debut to the likes...
Michael Leitch captain as Jamie Joseph names a 36-man squad
3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby13 uncapped players have been named by Jamie Joseph in his 36 man squad ahead of the game against the Sunwolves and the British and Irish Lions. Craig Millar, Yukio Morikawa, Shunta Nakamura,...
Kieran Crowley takes over as Italy head coach
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFormer All Black World Cup winner Kieran Crowley will become the new Italy head coach, replacing Franco Smith. Crowley takes over the head coach role of the Azzuri from Franco Smith...
British & Irish Lions to welcome 16,500 at Murrayfield for Japan fixture
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe British & Irish Lions have confirmed that The Vodafone Lions 1888 Cup match against Japan at BT Murrayfield Stadium on Saturday 26 June (kick-off 3pm) will welcome a crowd of 16,500 supporters. The...
England assistant coaches step down
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyEngland Rugby coaches Simon Amor and Jason Ryles are stepping down from their roles with the senior men’s team. Amor and the RFU have mutually decided to part company so that he can explore...
Japan Joins Scotland's Autumn Schedule
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyJapan have today been announced as Scotland’s opponents this autumn, joining Australia and South Africa in heading to BT Murrayfield in November. The Brave Blossoms, who will...
Why I love rugby - Ireland and Munster legend Alan Quinlan talks about the adrenaline of sport
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyIrish Rugby and Munster Rugby warrior Alan Quinlan sits down with Joe Molloy for an in-depth interview about his life and career and here, he discusses the things that make rugby so good. What...
Video - Baptiste Serin's brilliant reserve pass
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAntoine Dupont dominates the conversation around scrum-halves not only in France but around the world, however, during Toulon's clash against Toulouse at the weekend Baptiste Serin reminded us that Dupont...
Caleb Clarke and Etene Nanai-Seturo set sights on Olympics
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWith the lure of an Olympic medal in two months, All Black and Blues winger Caleb Clarke and Chiefs outside back Etene Nanai-Seturo have today returned to the All Blacks Sevens programme in a bid to be...
