Callum Braley hangs up his test boots
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyItaly scrumhalf Callum Braley has announced his retirement from test rugby. The 28-year-old, who started the historic 21-22 victory over Wales in the Six Nations has cited family reasons...
2023 Six Nations Fixtures Announced
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe fixtures for the 2023 Six Nations Championship have been announced. Ireland kick off the 2023 Championship at the Principality against Wales England host Scotland in the Calcutta...
Jamie Roberts & Will Harrison to start for Tahs against Chiefs
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAn interesting dynamic is contained in this weekend’s clash between the Waratahs and Chiefs at AAMI Park as Welsh stalwart Jamie Roberts is set to start against a team coached by his old mentor,...
Scarlets make changes for Dragons test
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyScarlets take on Dragons in the URC at Parc y Scarlets on Saturday (19:35; S4C) showing seven personnel changes from last weekend’s win over Cardiff. Four of those come behind the scrum...
Saints make one change for Challenge Cup knockout clash in Gloucester
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyNorthampton Saints’ Director of Rugby, Chris Boyd, has made just one change to his side to take on Gloucester Rugby in the European Challenge Cup Round of 16, with Matt Proctor set to start at centre. The...
Navidi returns for European clash
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyJosh Navidi returns to lead Cardiff in their European Challenge Cup last 16 clash against Saracens on Sunday (KO 1pm). The British and Irish Lion missed the derby double header against Scarlets...
WP Nel suspended for 3 weeks
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Edinburgh Rugby replacement prop, WP Nel, has been suspended for three weeks following an independent Disciplinary Hearing arising from his club’s EPCR Challenge Cup, Round 5 match against Section...
Gareth Davies signs new Scarlets contract
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWales and British & Irish Lions scrum-half Gareth Davies has signed a new Scarlets contract. The 31-year-old is among an exclusive group of players who made more than 200 appearances in a...
Two more years for Iwan Stephens at Newcastle Falcons
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFollowing his breakthrough season with Newcastle Falcons, flying winger Iwan Stephens has signed a new two-year deal and been promoted into the first-team squad. The cross-code convert scored...
Ireland ascend in World Rugby Women’s Rankings
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyIn the only change to the World Rugby Women's Rankings, Ireland have replaced Italy in seventh place after beating the Azzurre 29-8. With 1.31 rating points riding on the outcome, Ireland now...
