In-demand Wales prop commits to Ospreys
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyNicky Smith was linked with the likes of Cardiff Blues, Sale Sharks and Gloucester, but the prop is staying with his home region. Sought-after Wales prop Nicky Smith has signed a new long-term...
"He has no idea what my salary is in France" - Shaun Edwards hits back at Wayne Pivac's money claims
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWales coach Shaun Edwards has urged focus on this year's World Cup and not his next career move following comments by Wayne Pivac. Shaun Edwards has hit back at claims by incoming Wales...
Stuart Hogg backs Warren Gatland for Lions job
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyScotland full-back Stuart Hogg has welcomed reports that Warren Gatland will coach the Lions in South Africa in two years' time. Stuart Hogg believes Warren Gatland has earned a third...
Falcons sign Leicester Tigers centre Gareth Owen
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyCentre Gareth Owen will be a Newcastle Falcons player next season, the Welshman signing from Leicester Tigers on a two-year deal. Owen, 30, has spent the past two seasons with the Tigers, having...
European Champions Cup Final: Over 1,000 Test caps in star-studded line-ups
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe European Champions Cup final appears certain to be a high-quality affair given the two teams involved. Reigning champions Leinster will face Saracens - the winners in 2016 and 2017 - at St James'...
Beirne extends Munster deal while Casey signs first pro contract
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyMunster Rugby and the IRFU have confirmed that Tadhg Beirne has penned a new two-year contract extension that will see him remain with the province until June 2022. The versatile Ireland...
The British and Irish Lions move swiftly to sign Warren Gatland - reports
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe British and Irish Lions are set to announce Warren Gatland as their head coach for the 2021 tour to South Africa according to the Telegraph. Gatland is set to become the first coach to lead...
Australian international Adam Coleman signs for London Irish
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyLondon Irish has today confirmed the signing of Adam Coleman ahead of the 2019/20 season. “We have a strong set of forwards,...
Buthelezi to lead Junior Springboks at World Rugby U20 Championship
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyPhendulani Buthelezi will lead the Junior Springbok World Rugby U20 Championship squad, which features four players who participated in the tournament last year, for the global showpiece in Argentina from...
Match officials selected for RWC 2019
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWorld Rugby has announced the squad of 23 match officials selected to take charge of the 48 matches at Rugby World Cup 2019 in Japan, which runs from 20 September-2 November. ‘Team 21’ – the...
