On this day 2004: World Cup winner Martin Johnson announces England retirement
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyCaptain Johnson led England to their World Cup triumph in Australia the previous November. England’s World Cup-winning captain Martin Johnson announced his retirement from international rugby as...
Premiership Women's Rugby Team of the week
1 year ago by Premiership Women's RugbyAfter the conclusion of round 8 in the Premiership Women's Rugby, a number of performances stood out. We bring you the best performers in round 8. Saracens dominated the list, with five names, making up...
WATCH: Women's Premiership Try of the Week
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyWorcester Warriors Fullback Vicky Lafin displays tremendous pace to score a try in the corner in their Premiership Womens Rugby fixture against Gloucester women. Round 8 Try of the Week is......
The Western Force look to secure former Wallabies talisman
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyJust six years after equalling the Australian record for the most tries in a single Super Rugby season, wrecking ball Taqele Naiyaravoro has made the first steps towards a return to the competition. The...
Munster backs Crowley's temperament
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyIT HAD BEEN billed as a big question for Andy Farrell ahead of this Six Nations but when it comes down to it, there’s not much doubt about who will be wearing Ireland’s number 10 shirt in Marseille...
A look ahead to Ulster's pivotal final pool stage vs Quins
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyUlster travel to Twickenham Stoop to face Pool 2 opponents, Harlequins, with their Round of 16 fate in their hands in Round 4 of the Investec Champions Cup. Ulster will aim to bounce back,...
Winners & Losers: Scotland Six Nations Squad
1 year 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...
Match Preview: Tigers take on defending champions La Rochelle
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyLeicester Tigers return to Investec Champions Cup action this Sunday as Dan McKellar’s side take on La Rochelle in front of a sold-out Stade Marcel Deflandre. Indeed, the tests only get more tough...
Match Preview: Townsend points to youth as Exeter Chiefs host Glasgow Warriors
1 year ago by epcrugby.comExeter Chiefs scrum-half Stu Townsend has lauded the club’s young players who have stepped up in the Investec Champions Cup this season ahead of their Round 3 match against Glasgow Warriors. The...
European Rugby crunch time for Prem sides
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyThe return of European action will see a host of Gallagher Premiership Rugby sides bid to secure safe passage to the knockout stages. For the four English clubs unbeaten in the Investec Champions Cup,...
