Massive stakes as SA teams eye European quarter-final spots
1 month ago by Ultimate RugbyIt’s do or die for the five South African franchises this weekend as they take the field in the Round of 16 of the Investec Champions Cup and EPCR Challenge Cup, where they will all be battling it...
Paul Hill to leave Saints
1 month ago by Ultimate RugbyNorthampton Saints can today confirm that Paul Hill will depart the Club at the conclusion of the 2023/24 season to join Edinburgh Rugby. The prop has made 187 appearances so far in Black,...
Plenty more to come from England, says head coach John Mitchell
1 month ago by Ultimate RugbyEngland head coach John Mitchell believes there is “massive growth” left in the Red Roses after they completed a second successive Guinness Six Nations bonus-point victory. A 46-10 triumph...
Red Roses injury update Helena Rowland
1 month ago by Ultimate RugbyHelena Rowland has been ruled out for the remainder of the Guinness Women’s Six Nations, as confirmed by Red Roses head coach John Mitchell following the Round 2 win over Wales. The England...
URC Round 13 Preview
1 month ago by Ultimate RugbyBenetton Rugby v Connacht Rugby, Saturday, 1pm A meeting of two teams just on the edge of the play-off zone, with tenth taking on ninth, so there’s much at stake. Both sides will...
Larmour looking forward to facing “incredible” Le Roux in top-of-the-table clash
1 month ago by Ultimate RugbyJordan Larmour has hailed Willie le Roux as a player who “ticks all the boxes as a 15” as the two international full-backs prepare to meet this weekend. Larmour’s Leinster Rugby...
England open Women’s Six Nations defence with Italy mauling
1 month ago by Ultimate RugbyEngland kicked off their Women’s Six Nations title defence with an eight-try 48-0 trouncing of Italy in Parma despite having Sarah Beckett sent off after just 11 minutes. The hosts, who have finished...
Leinster power on at top of table with victory at Zebre
1 month ago by Ultimate RugbyBKT United Rugby Championship leaders Leinster continued their relentless play-off push by beating Zebre 31-7 in Parma. Leinster will go into next week's Dublin clash against fellow title challengers...
Ireland Lay Down Marker With Improved Performance Against France
1 month ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Ireland Women (sponsored by Aon) lifted their game in a number of areas, losing their Guinness Six Nations opener 38-17 in Le Mans but keeping France to their lowest try and points tallies in...
Mike Haley Set For 100th Munster Appearance
1 month ago by Ultimate RugbyTonight’s URC Round 12 clash with Ospreys in Swansea will see Mike Haley make his 100th start and 100th appearance for Munster after joining the province ahead of the 2018/19 season. Mike made his...
