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Edinburgh flyhalf van der Walt starts on debut against Ireland

5 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Edinburgh flyhalf Jaco van der Walt will make his Scotland debut as one of six changes to the starting team to face Ireland at the Aviva Stadium on Saturday 5 December (kick-off 2:15pm).   Captain...

How to get your binding right – by Phil Price

5 years ago by Rugby World

The Scarlets prop offers advice on an area that should never be neglected Pulling together: Players' binding at a scrum is crucial (Getty Images)The Scarlets prop offers advice on an area that should...

Wales recall George North for closing Autumn Nations Cup game against Italy

5 years ago by The Guardian

Wayne Pivac’s side have won just two games this yearTen changes made from the team beaten by EnglandWayne Pivac expects to end an underwhelming first year in charge of Wales on a high with victory against...

George North takes centre role against Italy

5 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

George North starts at outside centre as Wayne Pivac shuffles his starting line up for Wales' final test match of 2020.   For the second time this year, George North starts in the #13 jersey...

Face-off: Should rugby have a British and Irish League?

5 years ago by Rugby World

Scepticism about the success of the Pro14 has prompted renewed talk of a British and Irish League. But would it work? Read this debate from our November 2020 issue Anglo-Welsh battle: Scarlets and Tigers...

"It's going to take a bit of time." - Welsh hooker on Pivac plan

5 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Wales head coach Wayne Pivac is weathering an agonising time at the helm with seven losses in nine tests. Pivac ascended to the national coaching job after doing great things with Welsh club Scarlets,...

Autumn Nations Cup's top stats performers - most tackles, running metres & more

5 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

The penultimate round of the Autumn Nations Cup concluded yesterday with Ireland defeating Georgia 23-10 at the Aviva Stadium. The other results saw the English put Wales away 24-13 at Parc Y Scarlets...

Match officials for Autumn Nations Cup finals weekend confirmed

5 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

World Rugby has announced the match officials for the Autumn Nations Cup finals weekend.   Andrew Brace (Ireland) will take charge of the first-place play-off between England and France...

Academy Speedster Sexton Added To Ulster Bench

5 years ago by Irish Rugby News

Ulster’s selected team to face Edinburgh at BT Murrayfield on Monday (kick-off 8.15pm) shows a total of five changes. James Hume makes a timely return from a groin injury, reuniting in midfield with...

Sam Underhill helps England find a way to pass Welsh examination | Andy Bull

5 years ago by The Guardian

England’s No 7 showed flair with the ball in hand as Eddie Jones’s men mixed brawn and skill to overcome WalesBy day Parc y Scarlets doesn’t look much. And on an endless stretch of a dull grey day...