Steyn and Dempsey return for Glasgow Toulon showdown
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyGlasgow Warriors will field a starting XV containing 11 internationals for the club’s pivotal Investec Champions Cup showdown with Toulon at Scotstoun, with Kyle Steyn and Jack Dempsey set...
Steve Borthwick urges Jamie George to be his own man as England captain
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyGeorge was chosen ahead of nearest rivals Ellis Genge and Maro Itoje. Jamie George has been told to put his own stamp on the captaincy after being entrusted to lead a revamped England squad into the Guinness...
Rio Dyer commits his future to the Dragons
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyDragons RFC are delighted to announce that Rio Dyer – one of the most exciting young talents in world rugby – has today committed his future to the club. The 24-year-old – who has scored...
Gregor Townsend undecided on Scotland captain amid Jamie Ritchie fitness battle
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyTownsend announced his 39-man squad for the tournament on Tuesday with nobody listed as skipper. Gregor Townsend revealed he is still to decide whether Jamie Ritchie will captain Scotland for the upcoming...
Peter O’Mahony: Being named Ireland captain one of proudest moments of my life
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe vastly-experienced Munster flanker has won 101 Test caps for his country. Peter O’Mahony says being selected to succeed Johnny Sexton as Ireland captain is one of the proudest moments of his...
Winners & Losers: Ireland's Six Nations Squad
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAhead of Ireland's Six Nation squad announcement we look at some of the winners and losers. Winners: Peter O'Mahony: Peter has been named to lead the side at the 2024 Six Nations tournament...
Ireland announce squad to defend six nations title
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyHead Coach Andy Farrell has today named a 34-player Ireland squad for the upcoming Guinness Men’s Six Nations, with Peter O’Mahony named to captain the team for the...
Warren Gatland ‘no idea’ if Louis Rees-Zammit will return to rugby after NFL bid
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyRees-Zammit’s rugby union career comes to a halt after winning 32 Wales caps. Wales boss Warren Gatland admits he has “no idea” if Louis Rees-Zammit will play rugby union again following...
On this day 2004: World Cup winner Martin Johnson announces England retirement
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyCaptain Johnson led England to their World Cup triumph in Australia the previous November. England’s World Cup-winning captain Martin Johnson announced his retirement from international rugby as...
Six week ban for Scarlets' Johnny Williams
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyScarlets centre Johnny Williams has been suspended for six weeks following his red card for a dangerous tackle against Clermont Auvergne on the weekend. Williams was dismissed in the 26th minute following...
