Scott Fardy Calls It A Day
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe 36 year old today announced he will be playing his last season. Joining Leinster in 2017 he has gone on to win the Champions Cup and Pro 14 for the Irish Province. Speaking...
Returning From European Action: Premiership Rugby Round 16 Preview
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Premiership is back on the scene after the break for the Champions and Challenge Cups and fans can look forward to some clashes in Round 16. Northampton Saints vs London Irish Last time they...
Law Trials Confirmed for Rainbow Cup
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThree law variations will be trialled in the Rainbow Cup starting next week, Red Card Replacements, Captain’s Challenge and Goal-line drop-outs all come in to affect for the tournament. Alan...
Jack Nowell set for return
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyExeter Chiefs and England wing Jack Nowell is on the verge of ending his six-month absence due to injury. Chiefs Director of Rugby, Rob Baxter, has declared the Cornishman...
European Player Of The Year Award Nominees Confirmed
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyRepresentatives of the elite clubs which have qualified for this season’s Champions Cup semi-finals not surprisingly dominate the list of 15 nominees for the prestigious EPCR European Player of the...
La Rochelle sign Springbok tighthead on a short-term deal
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Bulls have confirmed that experienced tighthead prop Marcel van der Merwe will be joining French side La Rochelle on a short-term loan as injury cover. Van der Merwe has plenty of experience...
Warren Gatland announces coaching staff for 2021 Lions tour
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWarren Gatland has announced his coaching staff for the 2021 British & Irish Lions tour to South Africa. After much uncertainty caused by the Covid-19 pandemic, it was finally decided that...
Michael Alaalatoa to join Leinster ahead of 2021/22 season
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyLeinster Rugby have confirmed that tighthead prop Michael Alaalatoa will join the club from the Crusaders ahead of the 2021/22 season. The 29-year-old, capped at international level...
Leinster welcome back scrumhalf McCarthy
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyLeinster have confirmed that scrumhalf Nick McCarthy will again don the blue jersey after a stint with Munster. McCarthy represented Leinster 36 times after having come through the academy ranks...
Ulster and Leinster away for European semi-finals as French clubs host the Champions Cup
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFollowing the draws for the semi-final matches in the 2020/21 Champions Cup and Challenge Cup which were held today (Sunday 11 April) at BT Sport’s studios in London, EPCR has confirmed the...
