Wasps sign new South African tighthead
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWasps have announced the signing of South African-born, Scarlets tighthead prop Pieter Scholtz. Scholtz will make the Ricoh Arena his new home at the conclusion of the current...
Ospreys' withdrawal sees Benetton advance to Rainbow Cup final
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAn outbreak of Covid-19 in the Ospreys camp has seen them forfeit, giving Benetton free passage to the Rainbow Cup Final. Organisers are unable to reschedule the match as a result of a mandate...
Lions and Premiership reach agreement regarding 26 June
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe British & Irish Lions have reached an agreement with the Premiership which will make it possible for selected players to be involved in the Lions’ test against Japan on 26 June. It...
Exeter set to sign hulking, young NZ tighthead
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyRob Baxter’s global search for a tighthead has seemingly come to an end with the result that 6'4, 128kg Josh Iosefa-Scott is set to call Sandy Park his new home. Iosefa-Scott currently...
Challenge Cup Highlights: Benetton Rugby Vs Agen
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyBenetton went into the Challenge Cup Quarter-Finals after a brilliant 29-16 victory over fellow struggle's Agen. Its a been a horror season for Benetton, who did not win a single game in the Pro 14, but...
Jacob Stockdale's Irish return edges closer as he is named in Ulster's starting team for Pro14 clash
5 years ago by Irish IndependentJacob Stockdale will seek to come back into Ireland’s Six Nations plans after overcoming a knee injury to be selected on the left wing for Ulster’s clash with Ospreys in the Guinness PRO 14 at Kingspan...
Confident and coherent Munster chalk up another PRO14 victory
5 years ago by Irish IndependentAnother win for Munster, runaway leaders of Conference B in the Guinness Pro 14; another defeat for Edinburgh who had hoped to do something useful towards qualification for Europe next season. They’re...
Leinster's Leavy ruled out for rest of season
5 years ago by Sky Sports RugbyLeinster and Ireland flanker Dan Leavy will miss the rest of the season after having surgery to repair cartilage in his knee, the Irish PRO 14 team said on Monday.
Liam Williams suspended despite on field protestations
5 years ago by Rugby DumpLiam Williams will be out of action for Wales' opening Six Nations fixture after he was today suspended for the red card he received in Scarlets' PRO 14 match against the Cardiff Blues.
Tomas Francis swaps Exeter Chiefs for Ospreys
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWelsh international Tomas Francis has confirmed he will leave the Exeter Chiefs at the end of the season and will sign for Welsh region, the Ospreys on a three-year deal The...
