Rob Howley demands ‘comfort in the chaos’ from Wales in Ireland showdown
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyWales last won a Six Nations away game against Ireland in 2012. Rob Howley says Wales will aim to create rugby chaos when they face what most people believe is mission improbable against Ireland on Saturday. Wales...
Licata called up in preparation for the match against France
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Italian National Men's Rugby Team have regrpoued for the match against France set to take place at the Pierre Mauroy Stadium in Lille on Sunday 25 February in the third round of the...
BKT URC Round 10 Review
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyEdwards the Ospreys hero Ospreys coach Toby Booth paid a glowing tribute to his match-winning “quarterback” Dan Edwards following the dramatic 19-17 victory over Ulster Rugby in Swansea. Fly-half...
Glasgow Warriors climb up to second after breezing to victory against Dragons
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyScrum-half Ben Afshar scored on his first professional start as Glasgow recorded a 40-7 bonus-point victory over the Dragons. Warriors led from the 30-second mark as both Josh McKay and Stafford McDowall...
Match Preview: Glasgow Warriors v Dragons
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyGlasgow Warriors will take on Dragons in the origin round of the URC. Jamie Bhatti makes his 100th appearance for Glasgow Warriors with Facundo Cordero making his debut alongside Ruaraidh Hart...
AOB returns as Andrew makes debut
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyFly half Angus O’Brien makes his comeback and wing Oli Andrew his senior debut as Dragons RFC tackle Glasgow Warriors in Round 10 of the BKT United Rugby Championship on Saturday at Scotstoun Stadium...
Bhatti to reach century as Cordero and Hart make debuts
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyJamie Bhatti will become the 55th centurion in the history of Glasgow Warriors, after the loose-head prop was selected to start the club’s Origin Round clash with the Dragons at Scotstoun tomorrow...
A team-by-team half-term report on the URC
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyWe are now midway through the BKT URC campaign, with all 16 teams having played the first nine of their 18 regular season matches. So as the league returns this weekend with Round 10, how have the sides...
England Men’s squad update
1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby36 players have assembled at Twickenham Stadium to prepare for England’s forthcoming Guinness Six Nations fixture against Scotland in Edinburgh on Saturday 24 February (kick-off, 4.45pm BBC1). Forwards:Ollie...
On this day in 2006: Mike Ruddock resigns as Wales head coach
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyMike Ruddock resigned as Wales head coach on this day in 2006. The then 46-year-old stepped down just 11 months after he led his country to their first Six Nations Grand Slam triumph in 27 years, leaving...
