Scarlets make changes for Dragons test
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyScarlets take on Dragons in the URC at Parc y Scarlets on Saturday (19:35; S4C) showing seven personnel changes from last weekend’s win over Cardiff. Four of those come behind the scrum...
Saints make one change for Challenge Cup knockout clash in Gloucester
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyNorthampton Saints’ Director of Rugby, Chris Boyd, has made just one change to his side to take on Gloucester Rugby in the European Challenge Cup Round of 16, with Matt Proctor set to start at centre. The...
Navidi returns for European clash
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyJosh Navidi returns to lead Cardiff in their European Challenge Cup last 16 clash against Saracens on Sunday (KO 1pm). The British and Irish Lion missed the derby double header against Scarlets...
WP Nel suspended for 3 weeks
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Edinburgh Rugby replacement prop, WP Nel, has been suspended for three weeks following an independent Disciplinary Hearing arising from his club’s EPCR Challenge Cup, Round 5 match against Section...
Gareth Davies signs new Scarlets contract
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWales and British & Irish Lions scrum-half Gareth Davies has signed a new Scarlets contract. The 31-year-old is among an exclusive group of players who made more than 200 appearances in a...
Two more years for Iwan Stephens at Newcastle Falcons
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFollowing his breakthrough season with Newcastle Falcons, flying winger Iwan Stephens has signed a new two-year deal and been promoted into the first-team squad. The cross-code convert scored...
Ireland ascend in World Rugby Women’s Rankings
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyIn the only change to the World Rugby Women's Rankings, Ireland have replaced Italy in seventh place after beating the Azzurre 29-8. With 1.31 rating points riding on the outcome, Ireland now...
Nienaber satisfied as Springboks wrap up Durban alignment camp
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbySpringbok coach Jacques Nienaber expressed his satisfaction as a group of players wrapped up their first alignment camp in Durban on Tuesday, saying they achieved the goals set out as they step up preparations...
Creativity a top priority for Springbok boss
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbySpringbok Head Coach Jacques Nienaber has urged his charges to avoid complacency by continuing to think outside the box. South Africa’s next assignment sees them tackle Wales...
On This Day in 1999: Scott Gibbs' try denies England a Grand Slam
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyOn this day in 1999, England looked to be on their way to Grand Slamming the Five Nations before Scott Gibbs scored a late try to seal the victory for Wales. In the final knocking of the...
