Japan's Michael Leitch Handed 3 Match Ban
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyJapan Number 8, Michael Leitch, appeared before an independent judicial committee on Wednesday, 26 July, having received a red card for an offence contrary to Law 9.11 (a player must not do anything that...
Italy: Five to watch this summer
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyItaly may have lost all five of their Six Nations matches but they showed glimpses of the quality at their disposal. The Azzurri came close to wins against Scotland and...
Alessandro Troncon Joins Benneton as Frontline Coach
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyBenetton Rugby announced skills coach Alessandro Troncon, will be taking over the reigns as frontline coach next season for the green-and-whites. In his coaching curriculum, Troncon boasts experience...
Sean O'Brien Joins Munster in Upcoming Seasons Preparations
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Munster Rugby men’s squad are in week two of the pre-season training programme with just over six weeks until the opening pre-season game against Leinster at Musgrave Park on Friday, September...
Gregor Townsend speaks on Team for Nations Series Opener
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyGregor Townsend has named his side for the first Test in the Famous Grouse Nations Series against Italy on Saturday. Rory Darge will lead out Scotland for the first time at Scottish Gas Murrayfield, while...
Darge To Captain Scotland Against Italy
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyRory Darge will lead Scotland for the first time as they take on Italy in the opening game of Nations Series at Murrayfield on Saturday. The 23-year-old Glasgow Warriors flanker earned...
England U20 Hungry for 2024 Six Nations
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFollowing on from a fourth-place finish in the World Rugby U20 Championship, Mark Mapletoft’s England men’s U20 side return for five rounds of competitive action next February in the 2024 U20...
England Players Who Could Play For Other Countries
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe latest eligibility laws by World Rugby have created a possibility for several renowned England players to represent a different country from their initial capped one, both in the present and upcoming...
Sisterhood at Harlequins as Sisters Re-Unite
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyHarlequins are excited to announce Emily Robinson has renewed her contract with the Club and will be joined by her sister and new signing Flo Robinson. The duo, who both came through the Harlequins...
Ireland captain Sexton free to face Springboks at RWC despite ban
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyIreland skipper Johnny Sexton has been handed a three-match ban for abusing South African referee Jaco Peyper, but he was cleared to front the Springboks in their World Cup pool encounter. He will be...
