Three leagues and two international careers – the Henry Thomas story
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyHaving now completed a hat-trick of leagues, Henry Thomas is ideally placed to compare the contrasting competitions. He spent 11 seasons in the English Premiership with Sale and Bath, before embarking...
URC Round 4 Review
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyAn “incredible” Croke Park occasion Leinster Rugby remain the maximum men having secured their fourth successive bonus point victory on a record-breaking derby day at Croke Park. The...
Cardiff change four for Scarlets derby
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyCardiff Rugby have made four changes for Saturday’s BKT United Rugby Championship clash with the Scarlets at the Arms Park (3pm). The Blue & Blacks claimed the derby spoils just two weeks ago...
Scarlets make three changes for Arms Park showdown
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyHead coach Dwayne Peel has made three changes to his starting XV for Saturday’s return BKT United Rugby Championship fixture against Cardiff at the Arms Park (15:00 Premier Sport). In the...
URC Round 4 Preview
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyGlasgow Warriors v Zebre Parma, 7.35pm, Friday Champions Glasgow have rung the changes for this Scotstoun clash, bringing in seven players and making two positional switches in the wake of last...
McDowall returns as captain for Zebre Parma clash
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyStafford McDowall will lead Glasgow Warriors out under the Friday night lights at Scotstoun this weekend, after the centre was named as captain upon his return from injury for the visit of Zebre...
Lawrence proving a year is a long time in rugby
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyAlun Lawrence is proof that a lot can happen in 12 months in the life of a professional rugby player. When he helped Cardiff Rugby secure a BKT URC victory over the Scarlets a fortnight ago,...
Tom Pearson pens new contract with Northampton Saints
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyTom Pearson has committed his future to Northampton Saints, penning a contract extension to remain at cinch Stadium at Franklin’s Gardens beyond the current campaign. The 24-year-old back...
Life in the Fagerson family
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyIt’s fair to say the back garden of the Fagerson family home would have been a pretty competitive place. With five siblings - four boys and a girl - battling it out, you would have had...
URC Round 3 Review
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyLeaders Leinster looking forward to special day There’s now clear distance between Leinster Rugby and the rest of the league as they look ahead to a “special” derby day next...
