Hamish Watson ruled out of the Lions clash with Japan
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWarren Gatland has been forced into a change ahead of the British and Irish Lions' test against Japan on Saturday. Flnaker Hamish Watson (Edinburgh Rugby, Scotland) has been replaced by...
Springbok pair cleared to join training camp
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyMunster have confirmed that centre Damian de Allende and lock RG Snyman have been cleared to travel to South Africa. The pair will continue their respective recoveries under the care of the Springboks’...
Where are they now? The 2009 Emerging Springboks that drew with the Lions
5 years ago by Ultimate Rugby12 years ago today, the British and Irish Lions were dealt a blow in their preparations for the Test Series against the Springboks as they failed to put an Emerging Springbok side away drawing 13...
British & Irish Lions Team To Face Japan
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyBritish & Irish Lions Head Coach, Warren Gatland, has named his side to take on Japan at BT Murrayfield Stadium on Saturday 26 June (kick off 3pm) for The Vodafone Lions 1888 Cup. 16,500...
British & Irish Lions Squad Update
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyBritish and Irish Lions have confirmed that Finn Russell (Racing 92, Scotland), Owen Farrell (Saracens, England), Elliot Daly (Saracens, England), Jamie George (Saracens, England), Maro Itoje (Saracens,...
British & Irish Lions squad update
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyKyle Sinckler (Bristol Bears, England) and Tom Curry (Sale Sharks, England) have joined up with 26-man Lions squad in Jersey. Ronan Kelleher (Leinster Rugby, Ireland) will remain in Jersey to...
Ireland U20's with a big round 1 win over Scotland
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyIreland showcased their title credentials with an impressive six-try 38-7 triumph over Scotland in the 2021 Six Nations Under-20s curtain-raiser at Cardiff Arms Park.Richie Murphy’s men won all three...
La Rochelle reach their first Top 14 final in their 123-year history
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyLa Rochelle end their wait for a Top 14 final beating Racing 92 19-6 in the semi-final at the Stade Marcel-Deflandre on Friday. Winger Arthur Retiere scored the only try of the game as Jono...
Ireland Team For U20 Six Nations Opener Against Scotland
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyHead Coach Richie Murphy has named his Ireland U20s Match Day squad for the opening game of the U20 Six Nations against Scotland in Cardiff on Saturday afternoon (Kick-off 2pm, live on RTÉ 1). Munster...
James Hume added to the Ireland squad, Ringrose ruled out
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyUncapped Ulster centre James Hume has been added to the Ireland squad for the upcoming Summer Series in July. Hume’s addition brings the number of uncapped players in the Ireland squad to...
