Pools confirmed for Rugby World Cup 2023 in France
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyPreparations for Rugby World Cup 2023 in France marked an important milestone today with confirmation of the pools for the 10th edition of the pinnacle competition in men’s 15s rugby. The...
Champions Cup | Top Players Of The Day
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyDay two of the Champions Cup did not disappoint with the opening game of the day producing an extremely entertaining spectacle with Clermont surging to a 38-51 victory over the Bristol Bears. The...
Nigel Owens announces retirement from Test rugby with immediate effect
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe most-capped referee in world rugby, Nigel Owens has brought his 17-year international career to an end. Owens recently took charge of the France versus Italy Autumn Nations Cup...
Twelvetrees to go under the knife
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyGloucester play-maker Billy Twelvetrees will undergo surgery following an ankle injury he picked up in the Cherry & Whites’ most recent, losing clash against Harlequins. The 32 year-old...
All Blacks to face Les Bleus and Ireland next November
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe All Blacks will face France, Ireland and Italy during their November Internationals, NZR chief executive Mark Robinson has confirmed. New Zealand will attempt to return...
The shortlist for Try of the Decade
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbySome great eye-candy for those who love the attacking side of rugby. Jamie Heaslip's try for the Irish against Italy in 2016 took the honours at the recent World Rugby Awards evening, although it must...
Jamie Heaslips' Try of the Decade beats out brilliant selection of top quality scores
5 years ago by Rugby DumpIreland's try against Italy in 2016 was named as the Men's 15 Try of the Decade in Monday night's World Rugby Awards virtual presentation. It was Jamie Heaslip crossing the whitewash that beat out a number...
Heaslip, Murray And O’Driscoll Honoured In World Rugby Awards
5 years ago by Irish Rugby NewsJamie Heaslip, Conor Murray and Brian O’Driscoll were honoured in the World Rugby Awards Special Edition. Murray and O’Driscoll were included in the Men’s Team of the Decade while Jamie...
Roll on 2021 after year to forget for Wayne Pivac's Wales
5 years ago by BBC Rugby NewsWales rugby fans will be glad to see the end of 2020 despite Wayne Pivac's side finishing the year with victory over Italy.
Taulupe Faletau: Wales number eight nearly 'back to his best'
5 years ago by BBC Rugby NewsWales head coach Wayne Pivac says number eight Taulupe Faletau is approaching his best form after his man-of-the-match display against Italy.
