Samson Lee announces retirement from rugby
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWe are sad to announce that prop Samson Lee has been forced to retire from rugby because of injury at the age of 31. A home-grown player from Llanelli who came through the Scarlets Academy, Samson...
Gareth Davies back to skipper Scarlets against Black Lion
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWales international Gareth Davies is one of five changes to the Scarlets side for Friday night’s EPCR Challenge Cup round two clash with Georgian side Black Lion at Parc y Scarlets. Davies takes...
Thomas leaves Wales coaching role
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyJonathan Thomas has left the Wales coaching team to seek new and different opportunities in rugby after his contract has reached its natural end. Thomas joined Warren Gatland’s coaching team when...
Ireland U18 & U19 Training Squads Announced
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyTraining squads for the Ireland U18s and Ireland U19s, have been announced for the National Age Grade Training camps at the end of December. The squads will train at the IRFU High Performance Centre...
Match Preview: Bath Rugby vs Ulster
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyUlster kick off their Investec Champions' Cup campaign with a Round 1 away trip to English Premiership side, Bath Rugby, at The Rec Stadium. Ulster hope to get their European campaign off to a positive...
Mouthwatering 2024 Springbok home Test schedule revealed
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWorld’s top three in action in South Africa Ireland and New Zealand head to SA for two-test series each First Test against Portugal in July Two of the Springboks’ biggest...
Dyer hits half century in European opener
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWales international wing Rio Dyer will make his 50th appearance for Dragons RFC when they tackle Oyonnax Rugby in Round One of the EPCR Challenge Cup at Rodney Parade on Saturday (kick-off 8pm). Dyer...
Jonathan Davies returns to lead Scarlets into European quest
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWales and British & Irish Lions centre Jonathan Davies returns to lead the Scarlets in the opening round of their EPCR Challenge Cup campaign in Castres on Saturday (15:15; epcrugby.tv). Davies...
Sharks ready for EPCR Challenge Cup
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Hollywoodbets Sharks have been bolstered by the return of some of their players back from injury as they venture into their first foray of EPCR Challenge Cup action this weekend, hosting Section Paloise...
The Lions chosen for the debut in the Challenge Cup away against the Ospreys
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyBenetton Rugby sets aside the URC for a couple of weeks and dedicates itself entirely to the Challenge Cup . Tomorrow, Saturday 9 December (6.30 pm) the Lions inaugurate their European...
