Peter O’Mahony: Being named Ireland captain one of proudest moments of my life
1 year 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
1 year 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...
Winners & Losers: Scotland Six Nations Squad
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyAhead of the Scotland team announcements for Six Nations tournament we look at some of the winners and losers. Winners: First on the list are four players who have received their first call up by Head...
Andy Farrell says appointment as British and Irish Lions head coach ‘magical’
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyAndy Farrell described his appointment as British and Irish Lions head coach as “pretty magical” but has ruled out a repeat of the moment that made his name with the tourists. Farrell takes...
England prop Mako Vunipola announces international retirement
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyThe 32-year-old won 79 caps for England and also represented the British and Irish Lions in nine Tests. England prop Mako Vunipola has announced his retirement from international rugby. Vunipola amassed...
Andy Farrell set for British and Irish Lions appointment
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Ireland head coach is expected to lead the Lions on their 2025 tour to Australia. The British and Irish Lions are expected to name Andy Farrell as their head coach for the 2025 tour to Australia. Farrell...
World Rugby Chairman Sir Bill Beaumont awarded Knight Grand Cross of the Order of the British Empire for services to rugby in His Majesty The King’s New Year’s Honours lis
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyWorld Rugby Chairman Sir Bill Beaumont has expressed his gratitude and says that he is “honoured and humbled” after being awarded the Knight Grand Cross of the Order of the British Empire for...
Bulls vs Saracens: Match preview
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyA column by former England and British and Irish Lions flyhalf Stuart Barnes on the eve of the Investec Champions Cup clash at Loftus between the Vodacom Bulls and Saracens has neatly encapsulated why...
The Lions to play Argentina in Dublin
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyThe British & Irish Lions will face Argentina at Aviva Stadium in Dublin on Friday 20 June 2025 for the Lions 1888 Cup. This will be the first time The British & Irish Lions will play in Ireland...
England captain Owen Farrell to miss Six Nations to ‘prioritise’ well-being
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyFarrell is taking a break from international rugby but will contine to captain and play for Saracens. England captain Owen Farrell will not be available for this season’s Six Nations Championship...
