Aki And Fryday Named Guinness Rugby Writers Players Of The Year
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyToday, Ireland and Connacht centre, Bundee Aki and ex-Ireland captain and Exeter Chiefs Lock, Nichola Fryday have been named the Guinness Rugby Writers of Ireland Men’s and Women’s 15s Players...
BKT URC stars force their way into Six Nations contention
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyThe first Guinness Six Nations after a World Cup often sees a changing of the guard, with new faces emerging as a fresh four-year cycle begins. This season’s tournament is likely to be another example...
Skivington named England A Head Coach
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyFellow Gloucester Rugby coach Dom Waldouck will lead on defence, while Northampton Saints’ Sam Vesty will be in charge of the attack. Tickets: England A v Portugal England A to return against...
How the Irish provinces can progress in the champions cup
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyPool 1 Next match – Lyon v Connacht, Matmut Stadium de Gerland, Saturday 1pm There is a sorry look to the table from a Connacht point of view with just one try bonus point from two games...
Tom James to remain at Northampton Saints
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyScrum-half Tom James has signed a new deal to remain at Northampton Saints, the Club can today confirm. James – who first arrived at cinch Stadium at Franklin’s Gardens in the summer...
Henry Arundell chooses Racing 92 over England in two-year deal
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyHenry Arundell will be unavailable for England selection until 2026 after agreeing a two-year contract extension with Racing 92. Arundell, one of the most exciting talents in the English game, cannot...
Bryn Evans added to Hurricanes' coaching panel
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyHurricanes have announced that former All Black Bryn Evans will be added to the coaching group ahead of the 2024 season. Evans had already represented Hurricanes as player 25 times between 2009 and 2011...
Lewis Ludlam to join Toulon as England's talent drain to France continues
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyNorthampton back-row Lewis Ludlam will become the latest England international to head for France after agreeing terms to join Top 14 side Toulon next summer. Ludlam has played in the last two World Cups...
Maro Itoje’s future in England plunged into doubt after Saracens ask him to take pay cut
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyMaro Itoje’s England and Saracens future has been plunged into doubt after it emerged the lock has been asked to take a 50 per cent pay cut by the north London club. Saracens fear the British and...
Match Preview: Glasgow Warriors v DHL Stormers
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyThis is a mouth-watering meeting between two sides that have led the way on the attacking front so far this season. Glasgow have beaten the most defenders (59), with elusive fly-half Tom Jordan leaving...
