Nigel Owens expresses 'concerns' over Maro Itoje leading the Lions
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFormer test referee Nigel Owens maintains that Alun Wyn Jones and not Maro Itoje or Owen Farrell should lead the British and Irish Lions against South Africa later this year. Warren...
Nick Tompkins starts on his return to Saracens, Farrell leads the side
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyNick Tompkins insists the chance to run out as a Saracen once again is a moment he will savour as the centre prepares to make his first start since returning to the club. The Welsh international’s...
Relegation in Premiership set to be suspended
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAccording to a report in the dailymail.co.uk, relegation from the Premiership is set to be suspended until the 2024-25 season, at least. However, the top division could be expanded to 14 teams...
European Player Of The Year Award Nominees Confirmed
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyRepresentatives of the elite clubs which have qualified for this season’s Champions Cup semi-finals not surprisingly dominate the list of 15 nominees for the prestigious EPCR European Player of the...
Eight mouth-watering head to heads in the Champions Cup quarter-finals this weekend
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyJust eight teams remain in the Champions Cup as they take the field this weekend to narrow that number to just four. We have picked out eight of the best head to heads to keep an eye on...
Saracens to unleash test stars against Bedford
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyDirector of Rugby Mark McCall insists the reintegration of the club’s international players has been incredibly positive as several prepare to make their Championship debuts this weekend against...
Leinster tackle the Defending champs at Sandy Park
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbySandy Park will be the venue for this Anglo-Irish clash as defending champions Exeter Chiefs attempt to establish a grip on Leinster. Leinster had their fixture against Toulon called off after...
Jim Telfer picks his 2021 Lions Test XV
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFormer Scotland international and British & Irish Lions player and coach Jim Telfer has selected his best Lions XV for the upcoming 2021 tour of South Africa. Telfer won 22 caps for Scotland...
Owen Farrell named captain of Saracens
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbySaracens have announced that Owen Farrell will lead the club as captain on a permanent basis. The 29 year-old made his debut for Saracens back in 2008 and has since notched up 201 appearances. Saracens...
Exclusive: SA Rugby to erect Cheslin Kolbe statue outside Ellis Park
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyCheslin Kolbe's try in the Rugby World Cup final against England in 2019 is set to be immortalised at one of South Africa's most iconic stadiums, Ellis Park. A spokesperson at SA Rugby confirmed...
