Most capped Welsh British & Irish Lions players
8 months ago by Ultimate RugbyIn 2009, Jones was one of 13 Welsh players selected in the squad for the British & Irish Lions' tour to South Africa. Jones appeared in the provincial matches against Royal XV, when he scored his first...
Van der Merwe’s ambition burning brightly as he takes on Springboks great
8 months ago by Ultimate RugbyScarlets hooker Marnus van der Merwe will have the perfect opportunity to press his case for a Springboks call-up when he takes on the Hollywoodbets Sharks in Durban this weekend. That will...
Change in Japan's League One Eligibility Rules
8 months ago by Ultimate RugbyChief operating officer Hajime Shoji says Japan Rugby League One remains ‘open for business' as a premier destination for international players after this week’s adjustment around it’s...
Full URC Preview
8 months ago by Ultimate RugbyHollywoodbets Sharks v Ospreys, 6pm, Friday Wales captain Jac Morgan says it’s “a massive honour” to have achieved “the pinnacle” of selection for the British &...
British & Irish Lions Squad Announced
8 months ago by Ultimate RugbyThe eyes of the rugby world fell upon the O2 arena in London, England where Ieuan Evans (B&I Lions Chair and Tour Manager) along with head coach Andy Farrell announced the touring squad for the...
Kemsley Mathias signs new Scarlets contract
8 months ago by Ultimate RugbyWales international prop Kemsley Mathias has become the latest home-grown player to commit to the Scarlets. The 25-year-old Pembrokeshire loose-head has signed a new deal to stay at Parc y Scarlets...
Tom and Ben Curry re-sign with Sale
8 months ago by Ultimate RugbyEngland internationals Ben and Tom Curry have committed their long-term futures to their boyhood club by signing new contracts. The 26-year-old flankers made their debuts for the club in 2016...
Blackett and McGuigan to join England coaching team for tour of Argentina and US
8 months ago by Ultimate RugbyEngland Rugby has today announced that Lee Blackett and Byron McGuigan will join Steve Borthwick’s coaching team for the upcoming summer tour to Argentina and the United States. Blackett, currently...
The Sharks burgle a win against Ulster
8 months ago by Ultimate RugbyUlster fell to South African opposition for the first time in this competition on home soil. The hosts ran into a 19-0 lead just 30 minutes into the game and had the Sharks scrambling. The visitors were...
