Shane Williams opens up about early days in the Welsh team
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyA new three-part documentary entitled 'Slammed' and featuring Shane Williams has seen the legendary Welsh winger shed light on his early days with coach Steve Hansen. By his account, it was not an easy...
Eddie Jones shuts down Lions rumours and names two better suited candidates
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyEngland head coach Eddie Jones says he has no interest in coaching the British and Irish Lions despite being linked with the head coach role. Jones was asked, 'would you like to add British and...
Wales' Biggar worried by 'backwards step' if crowds are banned for Six Nations
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyDan Biggar fears a "huge step backwards" if there are no crowds allowed at matches moving into 2022. While crowds at sporting events have yet to be capped in England, matches in Wales and Scotland are...
Ford & Smith rank higher than Farrell in best men's rugby players in Britain
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyGeorge Ford and Marcus Smith rank higher than England captain Owen Farrell on a list of the 30 best men's rugby players in Britain in 2021. The list compiled by The Telegraph's Ben Coles...
25 of the worst rugby jerseys EVER
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThere have been some fantastic rugby jerseys over the years, however, not all jerseys are hits. We take a look at some of the worst EVER. EDINBURGH - 2007/08 PERPIGNAN - 2009/10 MELBOURNE...
Midi Olympique's Team of the Year: Five Frenchman, Three All Blacks, One Irishman
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyRenowned French bi-weekly rugby newspaper Midi Olympique have released their 2021 Team of the Year. The publication has included one Irishman, one Australian, one Scotsman, two South Africans,...
Latest disciplinary news
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyHere follows an account of the latest disciplinary news: HEINEKEN CHAMPIONS CUPDan Fish suspended for three weeksThe Cardiff Rugby fly half, Dan Fish, has been suspended for three weeks following...
Round 8 URC fixture between Ospreys and Dragons has been postponed
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe game was due to take place on Sunday, December 26 in Swansea, however, a number of positive Covid-19 cases within the Ospreys squad have been reported by the region. The URC Medical Advisory Group...
URC Schedule Confirmed Up To Round 17
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyScheduling for the United Rugby Championship up to R17 has been completed with adjustments made to cater for postponed and rescheduled fixtures. To avoid further rescheduling in the immediate...
Champions Cup Disciplinary Decisions – Round 1
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWill Muir suspended for four weeks: The Bath Rugby wing, Will Muir, has been suspended for four weeks following an independent Disciplinary Hearing by video conference yesterday (Wednesday 15 December)...
