Greig Laidlaw announces retirement
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFormer Scotland captain Greig Laidlaw will retire from the pitch following his time with his current team, Urayasu D-Rocks in Japan. Taking to Instagram, the 37-year-old Scrum-half said: “We...
Springbok coaches renew contracts for four years
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbySA Rugby announced on Wednesday that three current Springbok assistant coaches Mzwandile Stick, Deon Davids and Daan Human, as well as Head of Athletic Performance, Andy Edwards, had signed contract extensions...
All Blacks 2024 Assistant Coaches Confirmed
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyNew Zealand Rugby (NZR) has announced the four coaches who will assist Scott Robertson when he becomes All Blacks Head Coach after the 2023 Rugby World Cup. Current All Blacks assistant coach Jason...
Quarter Final Kick-Off Times Confirmed for United Rugby Championship
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyKick-off times, dates and broadcast details for the BKT United Rugby Championship Quarter-Finals have now been set for Friday, May 5 and Saturday, May 6. The 2023 BKT URC Play-Offs will kick off...
Women’s Six Nations: France vs Wales
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFrance host Wales looking to set up a title decider against England in Round 4 in a pivotal TikTok Women’s Six Nations clash at the Stade des Alpes.Les Bleues are three wins from three after victories...
Women’s Six Nations Preview: Scotland vs Italy
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyScotland are still searching for their first win of the 2023 Women's Six Nations ahead of a Round 4 clash with an Italy side that will be flying high following their triumph over Ireland last week. The...
Aaron Shingler to retire at the end of the season
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAaron Shingler has announced he is to retire from rugby at the end of the season, bringing to an end an illustrious 15-year career with the Scarlets. ‘Shings’ made his debut for the...
Red Roses name matchday 23 for TikTok Women’s Six Nations match against Ireland
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyEngland head coach Simon Middleton has named his 23-player Red Roses matchday squad to take on Ireland at Musgrave Park, Cork (Saturday 22 April, kick-off 2.15pm and live on BBC Two). Marlie...
Billy Twelvetrees to depart Kingsholm at the end of the season.
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAfter over 270 appearances in Cherry & White, club stalwart, Billy Twelvetrees, will embark on a new challenge at the conclusion of the 2022-23 season, bringing an end to his 11-year tenure at Kingsholm. Twelvetrees,...
Scott MacLeod to leave Newcastle Falcons
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyScott MacLeod’s 11-year association with Newcastle Falcons will come to an end at the close of the current season, with the line-out coach set to depart the club. The Hawick native spent...
