17 new contracts for the Welsh Women ahead of the World Cup
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Welsh Rugby Union has awarded 17 new full-time contracts for female players covering the period from July 1 – Dec 31. (six months), Head Coach Ioan Cunningham has committed to leading the programme...
Forwards key to South Africa U20's big win over France
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbySouth Africa assistant coach Chean Roux heaped praise on the Baby Boks after a 42-27 win over France put them one game away from achieving their goal of recording an unbeaten Under-20 Six Nations Summer...
Murphy heaps praise on Prendergast
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyIreland boss Richie Murphy lauded fly-half Sam Prendergast after his late penalty kick secured a 37-36 victory over England in the Under-20 Six Nations Summer Series. Prendergast kicked the decisive penalty...
Ireland U20s Team Named To Face England
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyHead coach Richie Murphy has announced the Ireland U20 team, sponsored by PwC, for Tuesday night’s U20 Six Nations Summer Series match against England at the Payanini Rugby...
England announces its team to face Ireland in the Six Nations Under-20 Summer Series
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyEngland men’s U20 head coach, Alan Dickens, has named his team to face Ireland in round three of the Six Nations Under-20 Summer Series in Italy. The game takes place at the...
Galthie impressed as youthful France overcome stern Japan test
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyA Bleus side with three debutants did enough to overcome a spirited Japan, much to the satisfaction of their head coach. France boss Fabien Galthie was impressed with the way his youthful Bleus...
Wales challenge Boks on the Highveld
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbySaturday will see a celebration of a rivalry which dates back to 1906 when the Springboks host The Welsh in the first of a three-match series. Wales will challenge the World Champions...
Pivac hoping for good night's sleep as Wales prepare to kick off South Africa tour
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWayne Pivac is looking forward to sleeping well for the first time since the Six Nations when his side face South Africa this weekend. Wales coach Wayne Pivac is hoping for...
NEW ZEALAND v IRELAND: Preview, Stats, Facts and Lineups
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyNew Zealand and Ireland clash for the 34th time on Saturday with the All Blacks looking to defend their unbeaten run at Eden Park which stretches back to 1996. Ireland were...
JAPAN v FRANCE: Preview, Stats, Facts and Lineups
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyJapan host France in Aichi on Saturday in what is just the fourth official meeting between the two sides since 1973. The sides have met on 10 occasions, although France did not award...
