Switching sides: Who's found a new nationality for the World Cup
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Springboks may have voted against the law change, but they have taken advantage by turning their South African-born lock Jean Kleyn from a five-time Irish international who played twice at the last...
Toutai Kefu says Tonga have a 'different class of side with massive X-factor'
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyTonga sit on the difficult side of the draw and lost all three matches at the 2023 Pacific Nations Cup. But they have included five former All Blacks and ex-Australia forward Adam Coleman in their squad,...
Tonga omit Folau, pick uncapped Coleman for World Cup
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFormer Australia fullback Israel Folau missed out on Tonga's Rugby World Cup squad while former Wallabies teammate Adam Coleman was picked even though he's yet to play for Tonga. Tonga included five former...
Exiles name side for west London derby
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyDeclan Kidney has confirmed the squad for Sunday’s derby clash with Harlequins at the Gtech Community Stadium in Round 16 of the Gallagher Premiership (3pm kick-off). Will Goodrick-Clarke,...
London Irish confirm squad to host Saracens
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyDeclan Kidney has named the squad that will welcome Saracens to the Gtech Community Stadium in the Gallagher Premiership on Friday night (7:45pm kick-off). Supporters will descend on west London...
London Irish confirm side for Champions Cup opener
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyDeclan Kidney has named the squad that will host the inaugural match of the 2022/23 Heineken Champions Cup tomorrow night against Montpellier Hérault Rugby (8pm kick-off). Facundo Gigena,...
Henry Arundell returns to Exiles starting XV to face Saints
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyDeclan Kidney has confirmed the squad that are set to travel to the cinch Stadium at Franklins’ Gardens to take on Northampton Saints in Round 2 of the Gallagher Premiership (2pm kick-off). Facundo...
Exiles name traveling squad for Munster
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyDeclan Kidney has today confirmed the squad that is set to travel to Ireland to take on Munster in London Irish’s final pre-season fixture before the 2022/23 campaign gets underway. Last...
The Fijians and Samoans who could follow the likes of Piutau in trading test teams
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyOn Friday, Tonga's head coach named his squad for the Pacific Nations Cup & World Cup Qualifier 2022 this July. Included in his squad were the likes of Israel Folau, Charles...
London Irish name side for Newcastle trip
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyDeclan Kidney has confirmed the squad that will make the trip to Newcastle Falcons in Round 23 of the Gallagher Premiership on Friday night (7:45pm kick-off). In the front row, Will...
