Tom Tierney RIP
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyConnacht Rugby along with the IRFU and Munster Rugby are saddened to learn of the sudden passing of Tom Tierney. He was 46. As a player, Tom represented Connacht from 2004-2008 as well as Galwegians,...
Ireland bandwagon rolls into Rome, Scotland eye France scalp
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyIreland will be expected to stay in the hunt for a Grand Slam when they resume the Six Nations against Italy while Scotland's title credentials will face a stern test in Paris. Andy Farrell's Ireland...
'Few people realise how close we came to disaster' – Wales coach Gatland keen to move on from contract dispute
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWarren Gatland is keen to "draw a line in the sand" ahead of Wales' Six Nations clash with England, saying the threat of strike action had taken the team "to the brink of disaster" this week. Saturday's...
Chiefs side to face Sale Sharks
2 years ago by Ultimate Rugbyob Baxter believes the fight for a spot in this season’s Gallagher Premiership play-offs will be intense, such is the closeness of the current standings and the competitiveness of the division. On...
Haouas replaces suspended Atonio for France, Watson back for Scotland
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFrance head coach Fabien Galthie has selected Mohamed Haouas as the replacement for the suspended Uini Atonio for France's Six Nations clash with Scotland. Atonio was handed a three-week ban...
Tigers side to play London Irish
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyRichard Wigglesworth has named the Leicester Tigers matchday squad to play London Irish in Round 18 of the 2022/23 Gallagher Premiership. Julián Montoya will captain the side at at...
Gloucester Rugby Team News
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyGloucester Rugby travel to cinch Stadium @ Franklin's Gardens tomorrow to take on third-place Northampton Saints in the Gallagher Premiership. The Cherry & Whites will go to Northampton with...
Hamish Watson returns to Scotland starting line up
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyHead coach Gregor Townsend has made one change to Scotland’s starting line-up for round three of the 2023 Guinness Six Nations, with Hamish Watson named at openside flanker for Sunday’s...
Lawes set for England return, Biggar dropped as Gatland rings Wales changes
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyCourtney Lawes is poised to make his England return at the Principality Stadium, while Dan Biggar drops to the bench as Warren Gatland has made nine changes to his team for the Six Nations clash on...
Farrell to start Casey and Byrne in Rome, Garbisi returns for Italy
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyCraig Casey and Ross Byrne will make their first Six Nations starts for Ireland when they travel to Rome to face Italy on Saturday. With Johnny Sexton out with a groin injury and Conor...
