Dan Sheehan to captain Lions against Western Force
6 months ago by Ultimate RugbyAndy Farrell has named Dan Sheehan as captain for The British & Irish Lions' first fixture in Australia against the Western Force on Saturday. Ireland and Leinster Rugby hooker Sheehan is one of five...
5 Talking Points from the Lions team announced
6 months ago by Ultimate RugbyAndy Farrell has announced his first match day 23 as the British and Irish Lions prepare to face Argentina on Friday night. Here are five talking points. Bundee Aki and Sione Tuipulotu Midfield:This...
Head Coach Andy Farrell names his first British & Irish Lions team ahead of 1888 Cup
6 months ago by Ultimate RugbyAndy Farrell has named his first ever British & Irish Lions matchday squad ahead of facing Argentina. The Lions, playing on Irish soil for the first time, take on the Pumas in the 1888 Cup at the...
Lions Welcome Finalists as Squad Prepares for Pumas
6 months ago by Ultimate RugbyThe British & Irish Lions is today welcoming Bath Rugby, Leicester Tigers and Leinster Rugby players to its squad ahead of facing Argentina on Friday. A total of 15 players who were involved in the...
The Rugby Awards 2025 Winners
6 months ago by Ultimate RugbyPremiership Rugby, the Rugby Players Association (RPA), Premiership Women’s Rugby (PWR) and Rugby Football Union (RFU) joined forces to celebrate The Rugby Awards, presented by Gallagher, with...
Poirot banned after Pollock clash
6 months ago by Ultimate RugbyBordeaux-Begles prop Jefferson Poirot has been given a two-match ban after grabbing the throat of Northampton’s Henry Pollock after the Investec Champions Cup final. Tempers flared in Cardiff after...
15 Key Moments from the Champions Cup final
7 months ago by Ultimate RugbyBordeaux Begles win the 2025 Champions Cup 20-28 in Cardiff after a tough but maneagble battle against the Premiership champions, Northampton Saints. Here are the key moments that swing the game...
Furbank and Sleightholme return for Saints in Champions Cup Final
7 months ago by Ultimate RugbyGeorge Furbank and Ollie Sleightholme return to Northampton Saints’ matchday 23 this weekend as the men in Black, Green and Gold take on Union Bordeaux Bègles in the Investec Champions...
Shortlists revealed for The Rugby Awards
7 months ago by Ultimate RugbyFor the first time, Premiership Rugby, the Rugby Players Association (RPA), Premiership Women’s Rugby (PWR) and Rugby Football Union (RFU) have joined forces for The Rugby Awards, presented...
A look ahead of Saints v Saracens
7 months ago by Ultimate RugbyWith Bristol and Sale playing each other, Saracens have a real chance to burst into the top four with a win. But they need to stamp out the inconsistency that has plagued their season. One...
