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The Star-Studded 23 Scarlets Could Field

6 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

  It's been over three years since Scarlets lifted the PRO12 trophy beating Munster 46-22 during the tutelage of Wayne Pivac but the immediate future looks particularly bright for the club.   Brad...

Staniforth signs until 2022

6 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

The NSW Waratahs have locked in Tom Staniforth for a further two seasons, with the second-rower signing on until the end of the 2022 Super Rugby season.   Hailing from the nation’s capital,...

How Dean Ryan's Dragons Could Line Up With Jamie Roberts and Nick Tompkins

6 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

There has been quite a bit of movement in Gwent with Director of Rugby Dean Ryan bolstering the side in key areas that could take them to a new level as the return of the PRO14 draws nearer.     The...

John Barclay Retires

6 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Former Calcutta Cup winning Scotland captain John Barclay has today announced his retirement from the sport following a 16-year career in professional rugby.   A Guinness PRO14 winner with Scarlets...

Premiership | Northampton Saints v Wasps line ups, stats and more

6 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Round 14 concludes with a mouth-watering clash as Northampton Saints host Wasps at Franklin’s Gardens.   Adding to the spice of the encounter is the fact that the last time the two teams met...

Premiership | Exeter Chiefs v Leicester Tigers line ups, stats and more

6 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

The third fixture of Round 14 will see Exeter play host to Leicester at Sandy Park.   Exeter find themselves perched atop the overall log, having won 9 of their 13 outings, while Leicester are struggling...

Ireland Women’s Squad Named for Rescheduled Six Nations

6 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

The Ireland Women’s Squad for the rescheduled Women’s Six Nations games against Italy and France has been announced.     #WomensSixNations 📢 Squad Announcement Time!36 players...

Iain Henderson ruled out for 10 weeks

6 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Ulster captain Iain Henderson has been ruled out for 8-10 weeks following hip surgery.     Iain Henderson to be out until mid to late October after hip surgery. Would see him miss Euro...

Stuart Lancaster denies Lions job offer

6 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Former England coach Stuart Lancaster has denied that British and Irish Lions coach Warren Gatland has offered him a role in his backroom team for the 2021 Tour to South Africa.The current Leinster...

Players Who Could Benefit From The Delay In Residency Rule Change

6 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

World Rugby has prolonged the implementation of its three-year residency rule for another 12 months due to the “exceptional disruption” caused by the coronavirus pandemic.This means that...