Bundee Aki "chomping at the bit" for comeback
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyConnacht coach Pete Wilkins has highlighted Bundee Aki’s visible motivation to stake a claim for Lions selection after he was announced in the squad recently to travel to South Africa to...
Munster Rugby Injury Update
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Munster squad are continuing preparations at the HPC ahead of our Guinness PRO14 Rainbow Cup clash against Cardiff Blues at Thomond Park on Friday (7.35pm). Paddy Patterson has...
Six Nations enters exclusive discussions with BBC & ITV
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbySix Nations Rugby today confirmed that it has entered into exclusive discussions with BBC and ITV after an agreement in principle was reached relating to all three Six Nations Championships (Men’s...
Michael Cheika appointed NEC Green Rockets Director of Rugby
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyTop League side NEC Green Rockets have announced that former Australian coach Michael Cheika has been appointed Director of Rugby. In a statement, the club said, "NEC Green Rockets will...
British & Irish Lions to welcome 16,500 at Murrayfield for Japan fixture
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe British & Irish Lions have confirmed that The Vodafone Lions 1888 Cup match against Japan at BT Murrayfield Stadium on Saturday 26 June (kick-off 3pm) will welcome a crowd of 16,500 supporters. The...
Jonny Bell to join Worcester Warriors’ coaching team
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWarriors have appointed former Ireland centre Jonny Bell as the club’s new Defence Coach. Bell will arrive at Sixways ahead of the 2021/22 season from Glasgow Warriors where...
2021 U20 Six Nations Fixtures Announced
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe 2021 Under-20 Six Nations Championship will be played this summer between 19th June and 13th July in Cardiff. The decision to hold the Championship in one venue was taken to reduce...
James Cronin to leave Munster
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyMunster Rugby can confirm that James Cronin will depart the province at the end of the current season. The 30-year-old prop has made 142 appearances in red and scored 20 tries...
5 Facts on Duhan van der Merwe
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbySouth African-born Edinburgh and Scotland powerhouse Duhan van der Merwe is included in the 37-man 2021 British & Irish Lions squad to face the world champion Springboks in July and August. The...
Kieran Read Retires
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFollowig Toyota Verblitz missing out on the Top League Final after a loss to Panasonic Wild Knights, Kieran Read announced his retirement from the game. A look back at the best facts and stats...
