Wales and Lions great ‘The King’ Barry John dies aged 79
11 months ago by Ultimate RugbyJohn inspired the British and Irish Lions’ famous 1971 series victory over the All Blacks. Barry John, the Welsh rugby union great who was crowned ‘The King’ after inspiring the Lions’...
James Horwill appointed to Queensland Rugby Union Board
11 months ago by Ultimate RugbyFormer Reds and Wallabies captain James Horwill has today been appointed to the Board of the Queensland Rugby Union as the Rugby Union Players Association-nominated Director.He replaces former Wallaby...
WATCH: Rugby's first mic'd up player
11 months ago by Ultimate RugbyBristol Bears flanker Steven Luatua made history by becoming the first ever Premiership Rugby player to be mic'd up in a game. Now 32, Luatua has seen more than most on the professional...
Steven Luatua first to wear player mic in sold-out Bristol Bears V Bath Derby
11 months ago by Ultimate RugbyBristol Bears flanker Steven Luatua will make history by becoming the first ever Premiership Rugby player to be mic'd up in a game. TNT Sports viewers will get a never-seen-before take of the ex-All Blacks...
Dafydd Jenkins will lead Wales ‘in mould of Alun Wyn Jones’ – Warren Gatland
11 months ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Exeter lock has won rave reviews for his leadership. Warren Gatland has paid new Wales captain Dafydd Jenkins a major compliment by saying he expects to see him “in the mould of Alun Wyn Jones”. Jenkins...
Joe Schmidt announced as new Wallabies head coach
11 months ago by Ultimate RugbyRugby Australia has confirmed Joe Schmidt has been appointed as Wallabies coach. Schmidt signs a two-year deal starting in March, committing to the side until the end of the British and Irish Lions tour...
Gregor Townsend undecided on Scotland captain amid Jamie Ritchie fitness battle
11 months ago by Ultimate RugbyTownsend announced his 39-man squad for the tournament on Tuesday with nobody listed as skipper. Gregor Townsend revealed he is still to decide whether Jamie Ritchie will captain Scotland for the upcoming...
Peter O’Mahony: Being named Ireland captain one of proudest moments of my life
11 months ago by Ultimate RugbyThe vastly-experienced Munster flanker has won 101 Test caps for his country. Peter O’Mahony says being selected to succeed Johnny Sexton as Ireland captain is one of the proudest moments of his...
Winners & Losers: Ireland's Six Nations Squad
11 months ago by Ultimate RugbyAhead of Ireland's Six Nation squad announcement we look at some of the winners and losers. Winners: Peter O'Mahony: Peter has been named to lead the side at the 2024 Six Nations tournament...
Winners & Losers: Scotland Six Nations Squad
11 months ago by Ultimate RugbyAhead of the Scotland team announcements for Six Nations tournament we look at some of the winners and losers. Winners: First on the list are four players who have received their first call up by Head...
