Sharks add more experience to coaching structure ahead of United Rugby Championship
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAfter the news that Noel McNamara would join the Sharks coaching set up they have secured the services of John McFarland and Neil Powell ahead of next season. Noel McNamara, appointed as the attack...
Gearing up for the grand final: Exeter vs Quins
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbySome unbelievable scenes preceded this weekend’s spectacle as Harlequins bashed their way into the final in a most dramatic fashion by toppling tournament favourites, Bristol Bears, on the latter’s...
"It's a once-in-a-lifetime experience" - Matsushima keen to make history against the Lions
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyKotaro Matsushima has enjoyed a successful season in the Top 14 and he is looking forward to taking another step forward against the British and Irish Lions on Saturday. "It's a once-in-a-lifetime...
Leinster's Academy Manager McNamara heads to South Africa
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyLeinster Rugby Academy manager Noel McNamara has been appointed to a senior coaching role with a South African URC franchise. Noel was head coach of the Ireland U-20s from 2018 to 2020 winning...
Where are they now? The 2009 Emerging Springboks that drew with the Lions
4 years ago by Ultimate Rugby12 years ago today, the British and Irish Lions were dealt a blow in their preparations for the Test Series against the Springboks as they failed to put an Emerging Springbok side away drawing 13...
Dingwall replaces Tuilagi in England squad
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyEngland have confirmed that Manu Tuilagi has withdrawn from the England squad after picking up an injury during Sale Sharks' Gallagher Premiership semi-final at the weekend. Northampton...
British & Irish Lions Squad Update
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyBritish and Irish Lions have confirmed that Finn Russell (Racing 92, Scotland), Owen Farrell (Saracens, England), Elliot Daly (Saracens, England), Jamie George (Saracens, England), Maro Itoje (Saracens,...
Stuart Barnes: Six Nations next in line for South Africa
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFormer England flyhalf and now rugby pundit Stuart Barnes warns that the formation of the United Rugby Championship is just the first step in getting South Africa to join the Six Nations tournament. Last...
British & Irish Lions squad update
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyKyle Sinckler (Bristol Bears, England) and Tom Curry (Sale Sharks, England) have joined up with 26-man Lions squad in Jersey. Ronan Kelleher (Leinster Rugby, Ireland) will remain in Jersey to...
Eddie Jones adds to his England Squad
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyEddie Jones has named an updated 36-player England squad as they continue preparations for their summer series of fixtures. The squad have reconvened at The Lensbury, Teddington today ahead of their...
