Alex Cuthbert - A very busy man both on and off the field
10 months ago by Ultimate RugbyIt was understandably frustrating for Alex Cuthbert to be out of action for a year, but he did at least have plenty to keep him occupied off the field. Aside from his rehabilitation from foot and calf...
Gareth Anscombe to Gloucester
10 months ago by Ultimate Rugbyloucester Rugby is delighted to announce the signing of experienced fly-half, Gareth Anscombe, for the 2024/25 season. Anscombe, born in New Zealand, made his senior debut for Auckland Rugby in 2010,...
Wales debutants can prosper from Six Nations experience – Joe Roberts
10 months ago by Ultimate RugbyJoe Roberts has no doubt that the future is bright for Wales as a testing Guinness Six Nations campaign nears its conclusion. Wales head into next Saturday’s Cardiff finale against Italy after suffering...
The Cross-Border Rugby Begins
11 months ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Cross-Border Rugby competition between leading clubs from Japan Rugby League One and DHL Super Rugby Pacific kicks-off on Saturday when the five-time Japanese champions Tokyo Suntory Sungoliath battle...
They bring a lot of energy – Wales’ Ryan Elias hails impact of ‘sharp’ new boys
11 months ago by Ultimate RugbyNew-look Wales face Scotland in their Six Nations opener. Ryan Elias has praised Wales’ Six Nations newcomers and their impact on a squad preparing for Saturday’s tournament opener against...
Japan Rugby League One 2023-24 Round Five Preview
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyDivision One – Sungoliath Aiming to Avoid Feeling Blue They did it last season to Saitama Panasonic Wild Knights.They did it again just before Christmas to Kubota Spears Funabashi Tokyo Bay.Can...
Japan Rugby League One Round 2 Review
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyToshiba Tops in Fuchu All Black backrower Shannon Frizell was the toast of Fuchu tonight as his maiden try in Japan Rugby League One allowed Toshiba Brave Lupus to claim the first instalment...
Japan League One | Dream Team
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Japan League One kicks off this weekend and there has not been a lack of big names signed to play. With all the stars and World Cup winners represented we put together our Dream Team 1 Keita...
United Rugby Championship Round 7 Wrap Up By Simon Thomas
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyBOX OFFICE WALES HOPEFUL Wales fly-half contender Ioan Lloyd produced a “box office” display in the Scarlets’ 29-23 bonus point victory over Cardiff Rugby at a packed Arms Park. The...
Warren Gatland asks for patience as Wales build new generation of players
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyAlun Wyn Jones, Justin Tipuric and Leigh Halfpenny are among the experienced names to announce their international retirement this year. Warren Gatland has underlined the importance of patience as he...