'I feel sorry for Portugal' - O'Connell empathises despite record-breaking Ireland rout
5 months ago by Ultimate RugbyIreland interim boss Paul O'Connell said he felt "sorry" for Portugal, who were on the receiving end of a record-breaking 106-7 rout on Saturday. With several players away on British and Irish Lions duty,...
Yule to equal Scotland U20 cap record
5 months ago by Ultimate RugbyGlasgow Warriors academy centre Kerr Yule will equal the Scotland U20 cap record this evening, after being named in the midfield to start his side’s World Rugby U20 Championship playoff match...
Lions Battle Stats | Four most involved forwards on attack
5 months ago by Ultimate RugbyThe game has evolved and we are seeing more and more how forwards are utilized for something more than just 'trucking it up'. We highlight the four forwards that have the highest involvement on attack...
Tom Clarkson jets out to join the British & Irish Lions as front row cover
5 months ago by Ultimate RugbyThe British & Irish Lions travelled from Adelaide to Brisbane today, Sunday 13th July, ahead of the first Test of the 2025 Qatar Airways Lions Series which takes place at Suncorp Stadium this coming...
South Africa win Italy series while Ireland secure record victory
5 months ago by Ultimate RugbySouth Africa overcame an early red card to thrash Italy on their way to completing a 2-0 series win in Gqeberha. The reigning world champions won 45-0 despite a red card for number eight Jasper Wiese,...
AUNZ Invitational 0-48 British and Irish Lions: Van der Merwe stars in statement win
5 months ago by Ultimate RugbyThe British and Irish Lions made it five wins from five ahead of their first Test against Australia with an emphatic 48-0 victory over AUNZ Invitational on Saturday. Duhan van der Merwe scored a...
New Zealand 43-17 France: Improved All Blacks clinch series win with rout
5 months ago by Ultimate RugbyCodie Taylor and Ardie Savea led an improved New Zealand display as they wrapped up their series with France after a convincing 43-17 victory at the Sky Stadium. Taylor scored two tries...
Lions Squad Update from Adelaide
5 months ago by Ultimate RugbyBlair Kinghorn received positive news following a scan on a knee injury sustained against the Brumbies in Canberra on Wednesday night. The Lions medical team will manage his return to training over the...
Gavin To Start For Ireland As Osborne Gets Lions Call Up
5 months ago by Ultimate RugbyUncapped Connacht centre Hugh Gavin will start for Ireland against Portugal on Saturday as Leinster’s Jamie Osborne has been called up to the British & Irish Lions. The Ireland team was...
Independent disciplinary process: Billy Bohan (Ireland) and Andro Dvali (Georgia)
5 months ago by Ultimate RugbyWorld Rugby can confirm that Billy Bohan (Ireland) and Andro Dvali (Georgia) will have their cases heard by an Independent Foul Play Review Committee (FPRC) on Thursday, 10 July, 2025. World Rugby can...
