Gatland covers his bases with 35-player standby list - report
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyBritish and Irish Lions boss Warren Gatland has decided to place more than 30 players on his standby list for the 2021 Lions Tour to South Africa. In April, Gatland sent out more than 70 invitations...
Tadhg Furlong confirms that he turned down a longer IRFU contract
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyIreland and Leinster tighthead prop Tadhg Furlong has revealed that he turned down a longer contract offer from the IRFU. The 28-year-old has reiterated that he is "very happy" with...
PRO14 Rainbow Cup Schedule Confirmed R4 to R6
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe remaining fixtures for the Northern and Southern Rainbow Cup competitions have been put in place with kick-off times and broadcast details confirmed. Across the remaining five...
Tadhg Furlong extends contract with Ireland
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyStar tighthead prop Tadhg Furlong has extended his contract with the IRFU to the end of the 2021-22 season. Furlong recently had a long spell on the sidelines through injury but...
Quinn Roux to depart Connacht Rugby at end of the season
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyConnacht Rugby have announced that Quinn Roux will leave the club when his contract expires at the end of this season. The second row joined Connacht from Leinster in the summer of 2014...
Ireland Set To Play Japan And USA In July
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAndy Farrell’s Ireland squad are set to play two Test matches in July against Japan and the USA at the Aviva Stadium. As outlined by World Rugby today, on the 3rd July Ireland are scheduled...
World Rugby and unions confirm men’s July test schedule
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyA strong revised programme of men’s test matches is set to take place in July after all unions and World Rugby agreed to a revised schedule within the existing window. Twenty-five of the...
Michael Bent to hang up his boots
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAfter over 150 appearances for the men in blue, burly Leinster prop Michael Bent has announced his retirement at the conclusion of the current season. Bent, a native of New Zealand, joined...
Brian O’Driscoll picks his British and Irish Lions starting XV
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyBrian O’Driscoll has picked a British and Irish Lions XV following the confirmation of the 37-man squad to tour South Africa on Thursday. O’Driscoll selected his starting team for Off...
Gatland explains Jonathan Sexton's Lions omission
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWarren Gatland revealed he had a hard time making the decision to leave Johnny Sexton out of his British and Irish Lions squad. Johnny Sexton's omission from the British and Irish...
