PRO14's Most Prominent Defenders: tackle, turnover & lineout-steal stats
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Pro14 returns this weekend, hopefully with a bang, much to the delight of rugby fans around the world. Before the resumption commences, a quick look at the stats may tell us who to look out for on...
O’Mahony Ready To Pull On The Munster Jersey Again
6 years ago by Irish Rugby NewsToday marks exactly seven months since Munster captain Peter O’Mahony last pulled on the red jersey. A 60-minute appearance against Ospreys in the Guinness PRO14 in late January served as important...
How Dean Ryan's Dragons Could Line Up With Jamie Roberts and Nick Tompkins
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThere has been quite a bit of movement in Gwent with Director of Rugby Dean Ryan bolstering the side in key areas that could take them to a new level as the return of the PRO14 draws nearer. The...
Harlequins sign new Welsh prop
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyMarc Thomas, the 30 year old Doncaster Knights loosehead prop, has been snapped up by Harlequins on the recommendation of Welsh legend Adam Jones, according to a report in walesonline.co.uk. Thomas...
Players Who Could Benefit From The Delay In Residency Rule Change
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWorld Rugby has prolonged the implementation of its three-year residency rule for another 12 months due to the “exceptional disruption” caused by the coronavirus pandemic.This means that...
Gareth Anscombe's injury woes continue
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWelsh fly-half Gareth Anscombe’s injury nightmare continues as the 29 year old’s recovery froma serious knee injury this time last year is still not resolved. According to a report...
Premiership Rugby Ins and Outs
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWhen the Premiership returns on the 14th of August, it will be 159 days after the last match was staged with Bristol Bears defeating Harlequins to mark their fifth Premiership win in a row, their...
Mike Ruddock has committed his future to Ospreys
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Ospreys have announced that Mike Ruddock has committed his future to the region for the next three years as the new Development Director at the Liberty Stadium. Ruddock completed a rugby review...
Elliott Obatoyinbo signs new Saracens contract
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbySaracens have confirmed that Elliott Obatoyinbo has committed his future to the club until 2022. The 21-year-old has signed a new two-year contract and will graduate from the Senior Academy into...
PRO14 Restart Fixtures & Kick-Off Times Confirmed
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe PRO14 have confirmed the fixtures and kick off times for the return of the PRO14 from 21 August. The abbreviated schedule will see the 2019/20 PRO14 regular season run to 15 rounds followed by Semi-finals...
