Six Nations: Official 2023 Team of the Tournament
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe votes have been rounded up and the coveted spots in the XV have now been revealed, with seven of the pack belonging to this year’s champions. A further three are part of a backline which also...
Antoine Dupont named Player of the 2023 Six Nations
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAntoine Dupont, the France and Stade Toulousain scrum half, has been named the 2023 Six Nations Player of The Championship, after fans were asked to vote from a shortlist of six nominees. This...
Dempsey renews contract with Glasgow Warriors
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyOne of the top ball-carriers in the northern hemisphere will remain a Glasgow Warrior for the foreseeable future, after back-rower Jack Dempsey agreed to extend his stay with Franco Smith’s squad. The...
Mike Brown signs new Tigers deal
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyLeicester Tigers have agreed a new deal with Mike Brown which will see the outside back remain at the club beyond the current season. Brown joined Tigers on a short-term contract midway through...
Johnny Sexton to miss the rest of the season
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyLeinster Head Coach Leo Cullen has issued an injury update ahead of Saturday’s Heineken Champions Cup match against Ulster in Aviva Stadium. Johnny Sexton will see a specialist on Tuesday...
Scotland and Exeter full-back Hogg to retire after Rugby World Cup
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyScotland and Exeter full-back Stuart Hogg has announced he intends to retire after this year's Rugby World Cup. The 30-year-old this month became only the fourth player to reach a century of appearances...
WRU governance to be 'improved irrevocably' after membership votes for change
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWelsh Rugby Union (WRU) members have voted overwhelmingly in favour of structural change to the governing body. An extraordinary general meeting was called by the WRU on Sunday, with 282...
Leicester Tigers side to play Bristol Bears
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyRichard Wigglesworth has named the Leicester Tigers matchday squad to play Bristol Bears in Round 21 of the 2022/23 Gallagher Premiership. Julián Montoya will captain the team at Mattioli...
Griffiths returns as Dragons make 8 changes
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyBack row Ollie Griffiths returns as Dragons RFC face Ospreys Rugby in a BKT United Rugby Championship derby on Saturday afternoon at the Swansea.com Stadium (kick-off 1pm). Boss Dai Flanagan makes eight changes...
Scarlets team to take on Cell C Sharks
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyJohnny Williams will make his first Scarlets start since October in Saturday’s BKT United Rugby Championship round 16 clash with Cell C Sharks at Parc y Scarlets (17:00; S4C). Wales international...
