Itoje relishing Jones competition as Lions lock returns
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAlun Wyn Jones will make his return to the British and Irish Lions squad after making a remarkable comeback from injury. Maro Itoje is looking forward to the competition Alun Wyn Jones...
Alun Wyn Jones returns to the British and Irish Lions squad
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe British & Irish Lions Head Coach, Warren Gatland, has today confirmed that Tour captain Alun Wyn Jones (Ospreys, Wales) will return to the Lions touring party in South Africa. The Welsh...
Welfare-focused rugby law trials to be implemented globally
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWorld Rugby has announced welfare-focused initiatives within a package of law amendments that will be trialled globally in competitions that start after 1 August, 2021, reflecting the sport’s ongoing...
Gatland confirms that Alun Wyn Jones could re-join the British and Irish Lions squad
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAlun Wyn Jones is on the verge on completing a stunning return to the British and Irish Lions squad ahead of the test series against the Springboks. Jones disclosed his shoulder in the Lions first...
Lukhanyo Am to lead strong SA 'A' team to face B&I Lions
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbySpringbok coach Jacques Nienaber named 18 Rugby World Cup winners in a strong South Africa ‘A’ team captained by Lukhanyo Am for their clash with the British & Irish Lions in a Castle Lager...
Ireland’s Autumn Internationals Confirmed
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAndy Farrell’s Ireland squad face a busy autumn schedule with four games now confirmed for October and November 2021. First up is Ireland’s return fixture with ...
The Weekend's World Rankings Permutations
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWhile the British and Irish Lions may be taking the spotlight, there is plenty of test rugby being played this weekend. Samoa and Tonga get things underway on Saturday in the first leg of...
Tonga coach Toutai Kefu wants to make nation smile in RWC 2023 qualifier
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAhead of the first leg of the Oceania 1 play-off against Samoa, Rugby World Cup caught up with Kefu to discuss his team’s preparations for RWC 2023 qualification. Toutai Kefu hopes...
Scott Robertson recommits to New Zealand Rugby
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyScott Robertson has recommitted to New Zealand Rugby (NZR) and the Crusaders for the next three years, announcing today he will lead the Crusaders through to the end of 2024. The Crusaders...
USA names team to face Ireland
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyHead coach Gary Gold has made four changes to the starting XV with three new faces on the bench as the USA Men’s XVs National Team faces Ireland for the first time since 2018 on Saturday, KO 2:15...
