Jamie Ritchie to lead 37-man Scotland squad
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyScotland have named a 37-man squad for their summer tests against England A, Romania and Georgia with industrious flanker Jamie Ritchie named as the man to lead the side. Mike Blair will...
Four Irishmen in Alan Quinlan's British & Irish Lions Test XV
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyTwo months out from the first British and Irish Lions test against South Africa, Alan Quinlan has picked his British and Irish Lions Test XV. The former Ireland flanker has picked an...
Bulls honour former Springbok lock Frik du Preez
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFormer Springbok lock Frik du Preez was honoured on Monday by the Blue Bulls Rugby Union when the Northern Pavilion at Loftus Versfeld was named after the former Springbok lock. The Northern...
Watch: Cheslin Kolbe's brilliance on defence against Clermont
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyCheslin Kolbe is known for his incredible pace and footwork on attack but the pocket rocket Springbok showed that there is far more to his game on Saturday. With Toulouse attacking just outside...
Double ton for Buckley, Bundee Aki returns
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyDenis Buckley will become just the third Connacht player to reach 200 caps tomorrow after he was named in the starting XV to face Guinness PRO14 Rainbow Cup leaders Benetton in Italy. The Roscommon prop...
RWC 2021: Full match schedule
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWorld Rugby and hosts New Zealand Rugby have announced the match schedule for Rugby World Cup 2021, playing in 2022 The schedule supports the ambition of an accessible event...
Louis Ludik announces his retirement
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyUlster back Louis Ludik has announced his retirement from the professional game after seven years with the province. Since arriving in Belfast, Ludik has represented Ulster 112 times, The...
Rainbow Cup Final venue announced
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Rainbow Cup’s ‘North vs South’ final will be hosted at Treviso’s Stadio di Monigo in Italy. The final will take place on Saturday 19...
Warren Gatland's performance staff for Lions tour
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWarren Gatland has named his support staff for the 2021 British & Irish Lions tour to South Africa. The Lions face Japan in a warm-up match on 26 June before heading on tour. "I...
Jaque Fourie reveals that he had one functional eye when scored against the Lions
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFormer Springbok centre Jaque Fourie has revealed that he had just one functional eye the moment he scored the series-clinching try against the British and Irish Lions in 2009. Speaking with...
