Andy Farrell lines up four potential replacements for CJ Stander
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe confirmation of Ireland's Summer Series squad has officially brought an end to CJ Stander's playing career both in and for Ireland. The 31-year-old made 51 appearances in the Green...
Watch: Steffon Armitage slots the match winning kick for Biarritz in a penalty shootout
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyNot since the 2009 Champions Cup semi-final between Leicester Tigers and Cardiff has a top-flight European match or any top-flight match gone to a penalty shootout. However, on Saturday that all...
5 Facts on Louis Rees-Zammit
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyBreaking into the Wales team while still a teenager, Rees-Zammit's rapid rise led to Warren Gatland selecting the winger in his squad for the British & Irish Lions 2021 tour. He...
England U20 squad announced for Six Nations
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyEngland men’s U20 head coach Alan Dickens has named his 32-player squad for the 2021 Six Nations Championship to take place in Cardiff later this month. Six players included in the squad...
Fussell and James join Wales U20s coaching setup
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Ospreys duo of Richard Fussell and Paul James join Wales U20s coaching setup. U20s Head coach Ioan Cunningham will head up a vastly experienced quartet of coaches as Wales U20’s...
Italy name squad for Under-20s Six Nations
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyItaly have named a squad of 32 players for the 2021 Under-20s Six Nations ahead of their opening clash against hosts Wales. The Azzurrini have been narrowly beaten...
Wales appoint Gareth Williams as assistant coach
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyGareth Williams has been appointed to a full-time assistant coaching role with Six Nations champions Wales Williams was part of Wayne Pivac's coaching team during the Six Nations and Autumn...
Wasps sign new South African tighthead
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWasps have announced the signing of South African-born, Scarlets tighthead prop Pieter Scholtz. Scholtz will make the Ricoh Arena his new home at the conclusion of the current...
Ospreys' withdrawal sees Benetton advance to Rainbow Cup final
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAn outbreak of Covid-19 in the Ospreys camp has seen them forfeit, giving Benetton free passage to the Rainbow Cup Final. Organisers are unable to reschedule the match as a result of a mandate...
Shane Williams picks his ideal Lions backline
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWales and Lions legend Shane Williams has picked what he believes will be the best backline to come up against the Springboks in July. Williams, a three-time tourist with the Lions, selected...
