Wales recall Rhys Patchell for first Test against Argentina
8 years ago by The Guardian• Fly-half lost confidence after being targeted by Eddie Jones • ‘We told him to get back on horse quickly,’ Warren Gatland saidRhys Patchell makes his first start for Wales since his uncomfortable...
Retirees XV – A Team of Legends that Called it Day in 2018
8 years ago by Ultimate RugbyIsa Nacewa – Leinster and Fiji (1 cap) Mr. Leinster hangs up his boots last Saturday after an illustrious career that included 4 European Cups, 1 Challenge Cup, Pro12 and Pro14...
Line-up confirmed for the 2018/19 Challenge Cup
8 years ago by Ultimate RugbyEuropean Challenge Cup have announced their lineup for the following season, with nineteen clubs with as many as 12 European titles between them confirmed for what promises to be a highly-competitive 2018/19...
Rory Best ruled out of Australia tour with injury
8 years ago by Ultimate RugbyIreland captain Rory Best has been ruled out of Ireland’s three-Test tour to Australia with a hamstring injury. Best sustained the injury while training for Ulster and had to sit out the club’s...
Tom Smith joins Cardiff Blues to complete coaching team
8 years ago by Cardiff BluesCardiff Blues have announced their complete first team coaching staff with Tom Smith joining the region as forwards coach. The former Ospreys back-row and Elite Performance Manager is the second addition...
Wales U20s team to face Australia in World Rugby U20s Championship opener
8 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWales have named their side to face Australia in this Wednesday's opening day of the World Rugby U20 Championship in Béziers (20:00 BST). Cai Evans (Ospreys) starts at fullback, with Rio...
Tuesday Evening Round Up
8 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWasps coaching arrangements for 2018/19 Wasps confirm that following the expiry of his contract defence coach Phil Blake’s two-year spell at the club has come to an end. Full story Charles...
Piutau & Aki to miss Barbarians clash with England
8 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFollowing fitness tests on Monday, Charles Piutau and Bundee Aki have both been ruled out of the Barbarians' clash against England at Twickenham on Sunday. New Zealand international Piutau suffered...
WATCH: Jono Gibbes Post-Game Interview Regarding La Rochelle Link
8 years ago by Ultimate RugbyIn his final game in charge of Ulster at the Kingspan Stadium, outgoing head coach Jono Gibbes secured top-flight European rugby for the Irish province next season as they comfortably defeated Ospreys...
PRO14 Champions Cup play-off Highlights: Ulster vs Ospreys
8 years ago by Ultimate RugbyUlster secured Champions Cup qualification after a good performance against Welsh side Ospreys. After a tight first half of rugby, Ulster lead 8-7 at the break thanks to a try from Craig Gilroy. In the...
