Shane Williams picks his ideal Lions backline
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWales and Lions legend Shane Williams has picked what he believes will be the best backline to come up against the Springboks in July. Williams, a three-time tourist with the Lions, selected...
5 Facts on Tadhg Furlong
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyIreland prop Tadhg Furlong, who returned to action earlier this year after missing nearly 12 months through injury, was one of Ireland's standout players as they finished third in the Six Nations. The...
Who could replace Duane Vermeulen in the Springbok line up and why Coetzee was omitted
4 years ago by Ultimate Rugby'We are fearing for the worst.' Those were the words of Director of Rugby Rassie Erasmus when queried about Duane Vermeulen's injury after the announcement of the Springbok squad to play...
Jonathan Davies to captain Wales, five uncapped players included in the summer series squad
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe 2021 Six Nations Champions will face three home games against Canada and Argentina this July and head coach Wayne Pivac has selected a squad that features experience as well as youth as he continues...
Report: Toulouse target Premiership duo
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyToulouse are looking to add to their already impressive squad with Courtney Lawes and Dan Biggar reportedly on their shortlist for next season. A host of players will be leaving the European Champions...
Rassie Erasmus explains why Cornal Hendricks did not make the Springbok squad
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyRassie Erasmus has explained the omission of Bulls centre Cornal Hendricks from the 46-man Springbok squad for the British & Irish Lions series. One of the biggest talking points after the...
Video emerges of infamous training ground fight between Alun Wyn Jones and Jake Ball
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFootage of the infamous training ground fight between Wales captain Alun Wyn Jones and Jake Ball ahead of the Six Nations clash with Ireland has emerged on Twitter. The two players exchanged blows...
Pieter-Steph du Toit picks his top 5 players in the world
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyRugby World Cup-winning flanker and the 2019 World Player of the Year, Pieter-Steph du Toit has named the five players who he rates most highly at the moment. The Stormers and South African...
Tomos Williams pens new Cardiff contract
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyCardiff Blues have confirmed Tomos Williams has penned a new long-term deal to remain at the club. The electric scrum-half was out of contract at the end of the season and attracted...
RWC 2021: Full match schedule
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWorld Rugby and hosts New Zealand Rugby have announced the match schedule for Rugby World Cup 2021, playing in 2022 The schedule supports the ambition of an accessible event...
