Mack Hansen & Catherine Martin named 2021/22 Connacht Players of the Year
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyMack Hansen and Catherine Martin were the big winners at last night’s annual Connacht Rugby Awards Ball, with the pair named Men’s and Women’s Player of the Year for 2021/22. The...
Cullen relishing home-ground support but very wary of Toulouse
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe men of Leinster are eager for action as they embark on their semi-final showdown with defending champions, Toulouse, according to head coach Leo Cullen. Cullen has stuck with basically...
Cian Prendergast signs long-term Connacht contract until 2025
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyConnacht Rugby are delighted to announce that Cian Prendergast has signed a long-term deal with the club until 2025. Prendergast had 12 months remaining on his initial deal, but like Mack...
Laurent Labit hints that Antoine Dupont could feature at flyhalf for France
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFrance coach Laurent Labit has hinted that Antoine Dupont could feature at flyhalf for France in the future. The 2021 World Rugby Player of the Year captained France to a Six Nations Grand...
‘Global rugby union tournament is only way to save the smaller nations’
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyGlobal rugby chiefs agreed in principle to back plans for a new biennial world championship — and were immediately presented with the consequences of failing to deliver the competition, writes TheTimes. The...
Mack Hansen signs new long-term deal with Connacht Rugby
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyConnacht Rugby have announced that Irish international Mack Hansen has committed his long-term future to the club by signing a new contract until 2025. Hansen had 12 months remaining on his...
Edinburgh announce player departures
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyJames Johnstone (centre), Ramiro Moyano (wing), Nathan Chamberlain (stand-off) and Sam Grahamslaw (prop) all move on, joining Ben Toolis, Magnus Bradbury and George Taylor (retired), whose departures have...
Chris Ashton apologises to James Lowe after bad mouthing the Irish winger
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyChris Ashton labelled James Lowe as "too big, too heavy, too slow" while working as a tv pundit after the England v Ireland test at twickenham in 2020. It was James Lowe's second international appearance. "He...
Six Nations would be good for South Africa, says Etzebeth
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyEben Etzebeth is open to the idea of South Africa playing in the Six Nations in future, saying he would "love" to participate in the competition. The Springboks are committed to playing in...
'Toulouse look incredibly dangerous' - Cullen
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyLeinster progressed to the Champions Cup last four with a 23-14 win over Leicester Tigers at Welford Road after a steller first half performance. The Irish Province now face...
