Weekly Round Up
9 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFrancois Louw 2-week ban dismissed Francois Louw, who received a two-week ban for a dangerous tackle, will be free to play again on Tuesday 7 March after the appeal against the ban imposed was...
Wednesday Afternoon Round Up
9 years ago by Ultimate RugbyNewcastle Falcons sign DTH van der Merwe Newcastle Falcons have added another proven top-level try-scorer to their squad with the news that Canada and Scarlets wing DTH van der Merwe is moving to Kingston...
Wales announce team to face Scotland
9 years ago by Welsh RugbyWales have made one change to their side to face Scotland at Murrayfield on Saturday with George North returning from injury to take his place in the starting XV. Wales have named an unchanged pack for...
6 Nations - Team of the Weekend
9 years ago by Ultimate Rugby1. Joe Marler The England loose head performed admirably against Francis and left his mark on Jones in the 2nd half. He was dominant in loose play making 16/16 tackles and used his large frame to...
Thursday Afternoon Round up
9 years ago by Ultimate RugbyRory Hughes signs new Glasgow contract Scotland international winger Rory Hughes has signed a new contract with Glasgow Warriors until 2019. Hughes has played 24 times for the...
Wales announce team to face England
9 years ago by Wales RugbyWales have made two front row changes to the side that beat Italy on the opening weekend of the RBS 6 Nations, to take on England at Principality Stadium on Saturday. Props Rob Evans and Tomas...
Thursday Afternoon Round Up
9 years ago by Ultimate RugbyPollard to captain Bulls in Super Rugby Pretoria based Super Rugby franchise the Bulls have named Springbok flyhalf Handre Pollard as their team captain for the start of the 2017 Super...
Sam Warburton at blindside flanker for Wales against Italy in Six Nations
9 years ago by The Guardian• Justin Tipuric retains No7 shirt and Jake Ball partners Alun Wyn Jones• Taulupe Faletau and Luke Charteris both miss out with injuriesThe former Wales captain Sam Warburton will start at blindside...
Wales announce team to face Italy
9 years ago by Ultimate Rugby“I’m delighted to name an experienced team for the game against Italy and to welcome back five players who missed out on the opportunity against South Africa in the autumn," commented Rob Howley. “The...
Guest Blogger: He may not be captain, but he's still Super Sam!
9 years ago by Cardiff Blues BlogGuest Blogger Dan from Cardiff Blues Blog reminisces on Sam Warburton's Wales captaincy. Wales' Six Nations team announcement on Tuesday brought about plenty of headlines, but the biggest of all...
