5 Facts on Louis Rees-Zammit
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyBreaking into the Wales team while still a teenager, Rees-Zammit's rapid rise led to Warren Gatland selecting the winger in his squad for the British & Irish Lions 2021 tour. He...
England U20 squad announced for Six Nations
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyEngland men’s U20 head coach Alan Dickens has named his 32-player squad for the 2021 Six Nations Championship to take place in Cardiff later this month. Six players included in the squad...
Fussell and James join Wales U20s coaching setup
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Ospreys duo of Richard Fussell and Paul James join Wales U20s coaching setup. U20s Head coach Ioan Cunningham will head up a vastly experienced quartet of coaches as Wales U20’s...
Italy name squad for Under-20s Six Nations
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyItaly have named a squad of 32 players for the 2021 Under-20s Six Nations ahead of their opening clash against hosts Wales. The Azzurrini have been narrowly beaten...
Wales appoint Gareth Williams as assistant coach
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyGareth Williams has been appointed to a full-time assistant coaching role with Six Nations champions Wales Williams was part of Wayne Pivac's coaching team during the Six Nations and Autumn...
Wasps sign new South African tighthead
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWasps have announced the signing of South African-born, Scarlets tighthead prop Pieter Scholtz. Scholtz will make the Ricoh Arena his new home at the conclusion of the current...
Ospreys' withdrawal sees Benetton advance to Rainbow Cup final
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAn outbreak of Covid-19 in the Ospreys camp has seen them forfeit, giving Benetton free passage to the Rainbow Cup Final. Organisers are unable to reschedule the match as a result of a mandate...
Shane Williams picks his ideal Lions backline
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWales and Lions legend Shane Williams has picked what he believes will be the best backline to come up against the Springboks in July. Williams, a three-time tourist with the Lions, selected...
5 Facts on Tadhg Furlong
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyIreland prop Tadhg Furlong, who returned to action earlier this year after missing nearly 12 months through injury, was one of Ireland's standout players as they finished third in the Six Nations. The...
Who could replace Duane Vermeulen in the Springbok line up and why Coetzee was omitted
5 years ago by Ultimate Rugby'We are fearing for the worst.' Those were the words of Director of Rugby Rassie Erasmus when queried about Duane Vermeulen's injury after the announcement of the Springbok squad to play...
