Women’s Rugby Update As Bemand Names Co-Captains
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyEdel McMahon and Sam Monaghan named Co-Captains for World Rugby WXV3 The IRFU has today given an update on the women’s game in Ireland and officially introduced new Head Coach for the women’s...
Attack coach Alex King says Wales ‘worked so hard’ to reach World Cup last eight
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAlex King has hailed the hard work of Wales’ Rugby World Cup squad and says their quarter-final achievement has been “four months in the making”. It was towards the end of May that head...
Hugo Keenan hopes Ireland’s Paris problems behind them after South Africa win
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyHugo Keenan hopes Ireland’s statement win against South Africa has eased “lurking” pressure of playing at Stade de France as they prepare for up to four more crunch World Cup fixtures...
Head coach Foster and captain Savea discuss New Zealand team announcement
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyIan Foster, head coach On getting the previously injured All Black quartet back available: "It's great. They've been on that list for a few too many weeks but that's what happens. We used last...
Record-breaking Gareth Davies enjoying rugby again after reclaiming Wales spot
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWales scrum-half Gareth Davies says he is enjoying his rugby again during a World Cup campaign that has seen him produce record-breaking form. Davies’ early touchdown in the 40-6 rout of Australia...
Emily Scarratt signs new Loughborough Lightning contract
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyEngland women’s record point-scorer Emily Scarratt has signed a new contract with Loughborough Lightning ahead of the 2023/24 Premiership Women’s Rugby season. The 2014 Rugby World Cup winner...
Coach Marco Bortolami renews Benneton contract
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyBenetton Rugby is pleased to announce that Marco Bortolami will hold the role of head coach of the Lions until 30 June 2026 . The coach, who has led the Lions since July 2021,...
Tom Curry ‘in phenomenal shape’ ahead of England’s final World Cup group game
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyTom Curry has been pushing himself through the pain barrier in training to ensure he is ready to face Samoa in England’s final World Cup group match. Curry has played less than three minutes of...
WRU invests in Wales Women’s backroom team
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFour new key appointments are now in place and have been added to the professional staff as Wales prepare to take part on World Rugby’s new global tier 1 tournament, including New Zealand, England,...
Hooker Johnny Matthews is a perfectly able deputy for Scotland – John Dalziel
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyJohn Dalziel is adamant new recruit Johnny Matthews will prove a perfectly able deputy after Scotland’s World Cup hooker curse continued with the departure of Stuart McInally from the squad. It...
