World Rugby clarifies law on dangerous tackles
1 day ago by Ultimate RugbyThe World Rugby Executive Board has approved a law amendment and a law application guideline confirming that two relatively rare, but dangerous tackle techniques, will now be subject to sanction. The...
Kearney Joins World Rugby Executive Board
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyInternational Rugby Players’ representatives Rob Kearney and Melodie Robinson have been appointed to the Executive Board of World Rugby. The historic decision to have players...
A look back at England v Ireland from 2016 Six Nations
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyTeam Line Up's: England: 15 Mike Brown, 14 Jack Nowell, 13 Jonathan Joseph, 12 Owen Farrell, 11 Anthony Watson, 10 George Ford, 9 Ben Youngs, 8 Billy Vunipola, 7 James Haskell, 6 Chris...
IRFU Announce 150th Celebrations For 2024/25 Season
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe IRFU (Irish Rugby Football Union) is delighted to announce plans for its 150th year celebrations which will take place during the 2024/25 season. Throughout the 2024/25 season, the IRFU will...
5 classic Ireland v New Zealand encounters ahead of heavyweight World Cup clash
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Irish had to wait 111 years for a first Test victory over the All Blacks. Ireland will take on three-time champions New Zealand on Saturday evening in a crunch Rugby World Cup quarter-final in Paris. The...
Hansen returns as Ireland name team to face Tonga
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyIreland head coach Andy Farrell has recalled wing Mack Hansen and also brought in scrum-half Conor Murray, fit-again hooker Ronan Kelleher and flanker Josh van der Flier to the starting side to face Tonga...
Grégory Alldritt voted 2023 EPCR Player of the Year
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Stade Rochelais No 8 and captain, Grégory Alldritt, has capped off an outstanding EPCR season by being voted as the 2023 EPCR Player of the Year. A leading light in the Stade...
2023 EPCR Player of the Year shortlist: Antoine Dupont
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyStade Toulousain scrum-half Antoine Dupont is again included on the five-man shortlist for the EPCR Player of the Year award after another superlative campaign. The France international,...
Julien Marchand secures EPCR Player of the Year nomination
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyStade Toulousain captain Julien Marchand is among the nominees for the 2023 EPCR Player of the Year award after leading the five-time champions to four straight wins in this season’s pool stage. The...
Six Nations Countdown: The Championship's finest fifteens
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe countdown to the 2023 Six Nations Championship continues. With 15 days to go, we take a look at some of the most celebrated fullbacks to have graced the tournament with their abilities. Leigh...
