Everything you need to know about the second round of WXV 2024
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyWXV returned in style last weekend and now the teams are ready for a potentially decisive second round. England’s meeting with New Zealand takes top billing as WXV 1 moves to Langley Event Centre,...
Easterby happy with Emerging Ireland’s Tour Opener
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyEmerging Ireland head coach Simon Easterby was pleased with how his young players ‘stepped up to the challenge’ in their opening tour match against the Airlink Pumas. Despite...
New agreement between FFR and LNR and potential "France Development" match
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyThe new agreement between the FFR and the LNR, concerning the release of players for international periods, has just been unveiled. We learn of the return of groups of 42 players, but also the possibility...
Meet Gareth Thomas: The late developer who has become Wales’ number one No 1
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyNo player has started more Test matches for Wales over the past 12 months than Gareth Thomas. He may not have the public profile of some of his team-mates, but the Ospreys prop has established...
Kendellen: You’re Putting On A Green Jersey, That’s Enough Motivation In Itself
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyBeing a leader has become second nature to Munster back rower Alex Kendellen. The 23-year-old has captained every team he has been a part of since his school days in Cork. He took on the responsibility...
World Rugby Women's Rankings preview: 27-29 September, 2024
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyWorld Rugby has published the ranking permutations for the opening round of WXV 2024 matches in Canada, South Africa and the United Arab Emirates this week. Permutation highlights: Defending...
Joe El-Abd to join England Men’s coaching team
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyEngland Rugby have appointed Joe El-Abd as the Senior Men’s team defence coach who joins Steve Borthwick’s coaching set-up for the forthcoming Autumn Nations Series. “I’m...
Harry Sheridan commits future to Ulster Rugby
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyUlster Rugby forward, Harry Sheridan, has committed his future to the province, signing a new two-year-deal that will keep him playing in the white jersey until at least 2027. The combative...
Bemand Names 30-Player Ireland Squad For WXV1 In Vancouver
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyHead Coach Scott Bemand has today named a 30-player Ireland Women’s XVs squad, sponsored by Aon, for the upcoming WXV1 campaign in Vancouver. Following Saturday’s...
Wales star Owen Watkin loving his leading role
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyOwen Watkin is relishing his new found responsibility for club and country as he sets his sights on a major career milestone. The Ospreys centre started both Tests on Wales’ summer tour...
