Saracens recall Wales centre Nick Tompkins from Dragons loan
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbySaracens have welcomed back Wales centre Nick Thompson from Dragons loan. The 26-year-old made 14 appearances for the Dragons during his spell in south Wales, scoring his one and...
Three suspensions from the weekend's European round of 16 clashes
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe EPCR have confirmed three suspensions following the weekend's action in the Challenge and Champions Cup. All three are the results of red cards with all three coming in the Challenge...
Jake Ball escapes punishment for dangerous clearout on Faf de Klerk
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWales and Scarlets lock Jake Ball has escaped a citation for his dangerous clear out on Sale Sharks' scrumhalf Far Faf de Klerk during the Champions Cup round of 16. The Springbok scrumhalf...
PREVIEW: France Women vs Wales Women
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe dawn of a new era for Wales under new head coach Warren Abrahams will begin with a daunting trip to Vannes to face France in their Women’s Six Nations opener. Much has changed for the...
Hamish Watson named Six Nations Player of the Championship
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyScotland flanker Hamish Watson has been named Six Nations Player of the Championship by fans after winning the biggest ever vote for the award. The 29-year-old put in a series of superb performances...
Readers' Six Nations Team of the Tournament
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWe ask for your opinion and you gave it! The results are in and this is your Six Nations team of the competition. Front row: Wyn Jones, Ken Owens and Tadhg Furlong Wyn Jones...
10 Players who didn't feature in the Six Nations that could still make the Lions Tour
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyPicking a British and Irish Lions Tour squad is no simple task with a number of extremely close calls. With Warren Gatland at the helm once again, we may well be treated to a surprise or...
Rhys Patchell ruled out for up to eight weeks
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWales fly-half Rhys Patchell has been ruled out for up to eight weeks with a hamstring injury. Patchell was a withdrawal from the Scarlets side that beat Connacht after picking...
‘We’re Ready To Play Now’ – Ireland Fine-Tuning For Women’s Six Nations Opener
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyIreland Head Coach Adam Griggs says the squad are relishing the opportunity to put months of hard work into practice when their Women’s Six Nations campaign kicks off on Saturday...
Munster beef up pack with big Springbok lock
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAfter the departure of CJ Stander, the Munster pack will gain some new South African flavour as it has been announced that giant second-row Jason Jenkins has signed with the club. The 2.01m, 122kg...
