Dan McFarland departs Ulster Rugby
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyDan McFarland has stepped down as head coach of Ulster with immediate effect, with Ireland U20 coach Richie Murphy set to take charge on an interim basis after the Six Nations. McFarland leaves after...
Wales U20s name side to face Ireland U20s
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFor 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...
England U20's to face Scotland revealed
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyMark Mapletoft and Andy Titterrell have selected their matchday 23 for the challenge of Scotland in the third round of the 2024 Under-20 Men’s Six Nations Championship. The encounter will...
Gareth Thomas feels a fast start will be key for Wales victory against Ireland
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyGareth 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,...
Hodge Appointed Ireland Elite Player Pathway And U18 Men’s Head Coach
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe IRFU is today delighted to announce the appointment of Michael Hodge as its new Elite Player Pathway and U18 Men’s Head Coach. A former Australia Men’s Sevens international and NSW Waratahs...
Scotland hoping Darcy Graham will return after Six Nations showdown with England
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyGraham missed the opening two matches of the championship against Wales and France with a quad problem. Scotland are hopeful that talismanic wing Darcy Graham will be fit enough to play a part in the...
International Double Header at Twickenham Stadium announced
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyCompeting for the Qatar Airways Cup in a blockbuster day of rugby in June. Four heavyweights of world rugby will grace the Twickenham Stadium turf in an historic double header of fixtures on Saturday...
Rob Howley demands ‘comfort in the chaos’ from Wales in Ireland showdown
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWales 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...
Queensland Reds announce team for Round 1 clash against the Waratahs
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyTom Lynagh has been named to start at flyhalf in the Queensland Reds side for Saturday night’s clash against the NSW Waratahs at Suncorp Stadium. Head coach Les Kiss has included nine players with...
Boks to get wheels rolling with Cape Town alignment camp
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe coaching team, led by double Rugby World Cup-winning coach Rassie Erasmus, will assemble in the Mother City on Monday 4 March, for two days where they will plot their plans for the 2024 season –...
