Uncapped hooker Stewart gets Ireland call following Kelleher injury
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyUncapped hooker Tom Stewart has been called up to the Ireland squad ahead of their Six Nations opener against Wales on Saturday. Stewart has joined up with the squad in Portugal after Ronan Kelleher...
Etzebeth named SA Rugby Player of the Year for 2022
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbySpringbok centurion Eben Etzebeth has been voted SA Rugby’s Player of the Year for 2022 following a string of excellent performances by the experienced lock last year, while Canan Moodie won the...
Dan Kelly withdrawn from the England squad
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyDan Kelly has been withdrawn from the England squad who are preparing to play Scotland this weekend in the Six Nations with a thigh injury. Guy Porter has been called up by head coach Steve Borthwick. ...
Tom Stewart Joins Ireland Squad in Portugal as Wales Prep Intensifies
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyUlster hooker Tom Stewart has joined the Ireland squad in Quinta do Lago to provide additional cover following a hamstring issue picked up by Ronan Kelleher. Kelleher will be managed by...
RFU Annual Report 2021-22
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Rugby Football Union (RFU) Annual Report has been published today. The report shows significantly higher reported revenues for the year at £189.1m (£97m in prior year). An operating...
Six Nations Countdown: The Championship's Top 5 Points Scorers
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Six Nations has been fortunate enough to host some of the game’s most prolific points scorers. With 5 days left until the 2023 tournament gets underway, we take a look at the top 5 names...
Bernard Laporte quits as French rugby chief after corruption conviction
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyBernard Laporte resigned as president of the French Rugby Federation on Friday as his hopes of returning to power in time for the Rugby World Cup crumbled. The former France head coach stepped...
URC - Round 13 Wrap Up
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyTHE SECRET TO SMITH’S SUCCESS Franco Smith continues to work his magic with Glasgow Warriors who extended their unbeaten run in all competitions to nine matches with a 42-28 bonus point victory...
England Squad Update - Calcutta Cup
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyEngland head coach Steve Borthwick has confirmed his 36-player squad for this weekend’s Guinness Six Nations opener against Scotland.England will take on Scotland in the historic Calcutta Cup at...
Sexton not caught up with emotion ahead of his last Six Nations
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyOne of Irish rugby’s greatest ever servants, Johnny Sexton, says he will be focused on not getting caught up in the emotions associated with his last Six Nations Championship. Sexton made...
