Ryan Elias to captain Scarlets in Boxing Day derby
1 month ago by Ultimate RugbyHooker Ryan Elias will skipper the Scarlets for the West Wales derby against the Ospreys on Boxing Day (17:30; S4C & Premier Sports). Elias takes over the armband from Josh Macleod who is...
Lawrence Leading The Way As He Eyes New Goals
1 month ago by Ultimate RugbyChart topper Alun Lawrence is a man who is setting himself further targets for both club and country. The ultra-consistent Cardiff Rugby No 8 has been an absolute machine when it comes to his...
BKT United Rugby Championship Match Officials Announcement Round 8
1 month ago by Ultimate RugbyROUND 8 The match officials appointments of the BKT United Rugby Championship Round 8 fixtures have been confirmed and are available alongside TV listings...
A Christmas With A Difference For Munster’s McMillan
1 month ago by Ultimate RugbyIt will be a very different Christmas this year for Munster Rugby coach Clayton McMillan. Back home in his native New Zealand, it’s off season and a time for relaxation. But having...
URC Round 7 Review
1 month ago by Ultimate RugbyStormers stretch their lead On a weekend of derbies, one all-South African affair saw the DHL Stormers extend their lead at the top of the table while the other...
Eight changes as Dragons face Connacht
2 months ago by Ultimate RugbyTonga international Fine Inisi returns in midfield and scrum half Che Hope starts as Dragons RFC face Connacht Rugby in the BKT United Rugby Championship at Rodney Parade on Saturday (kick-off 7.45pm). Head...
Tigers confirm new deals for Cracknell, Clare and Hamer-Webb
2 months ago by Ultimate RugbyOlly Cracknell, Charlie Clare and Gabriel Hamer-Webb have signed new contracts with Leicester Tigers. Number eight Cracknell extends his stay at the end of a superb 2025 which saw him be called...
World Rugby confirms Match Official appointments for Men’s Six Nations 2026
2 months ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Emirates World Rugby Match Officials have been confirmed for the Guinness Men’s Six Nations 2026. Fourteen referees from eight nations with 487 tests between them, will...
Hybrid Hero Esterhuizen Helps Sharks Bite Back
2 months ago by Ultimate RugbySpringboks star Andre Esterhuizen is hoping the Hollywoodbets Sharks have turned the corner as they head into Saturday’s huge South African derby against the Vodacom Bulls in Durban. The...
Wales internationals return to Scarlets line-up for Arms Park date
2 months ago by Ultimate RugbyWales international Blair Murray returns as one of eight personnel changes to the Scarlets side to face Cardiff Rugby at the Arms Park on Friday night (19:45; BBC Wales & Premier Sports). Murray hasn’t...
