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Sean Holley linked with Cardiff Blues role

6 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

According to reports from the BBC, Cardiff Blues could turn to Sean Holley to take over from head coach Danny Wilson when he leaves at the end of the season.   The former Ospreys boss,...

Monday Evening Round Up

6 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Odwa Ndungane to retire at the end of the season The veteran wonger has earned a total of 249 caps for the Sharks across Super Rugby and the Currie Cup.   Malcolm Marx commits to Boks, Lions...

Dragons sign up James Sheekey

6 years ago by Dragons Rugby

Dragons sign up James Sheekey from Cardiff RFC until the end of the season.   The versatile player, who can play in the second row and the back row, progressed through the Cardiff Blues age grade...

Ultimate Rugby Weekend Lowdown

6 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

It is the final weekend of domestic league action before the European campaign kicks off next weekend and there are some mouth-watering games in store for us. Leinster host arch-rivals Munster on Saturday...

Friday Morning Round Up

6 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Barrett back for All Blacks, while Dagg is out for the year Barrett has been included as a late call-up and will be replacing Lima Sopoaga, whose partner is awaiting the birth of their first child. Israel...

SA Rugby to form two new franchises to play in Europe

6 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Two new South African franchises will be formed by the end of the year, as South African Rugby looks to have four franchises in Super Rugby and four in Europe.   A tender process will begin on 4...

Weekend Watch: Pro14, Prem Rugby & Top14

6 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

An exciting weekend of European domestic rugby kicks off tonight with the showpiece of the lot coming from Belfast as Ulster host Pro14 reigning champions at the Kingspan Stadium (7:35pm). Pro14 rugby...

Pirates sign James Fish

6 years ago by Cornish Pirates

The Cornish Pirates are pleased to announce that hooker James Fish has been signed on a dual-registration agreement with Premiership club Northampton Saints. A member of the Saints Senior Academy, the...

Guest Blogger: Cardiff Blues Young Players To Watch

6 years ago by Cardiff Blues Blog

Guest blogger Dan from the Cardiff Blues Blog provides an insight into the young players to look out for at Cardiff Blues this season, in the form of a strong U23 side. The 2017/18 Guinness...

Farrell Signs Five-Year Sarries Deal

6 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Owen Farrell has signed a long-term contract extension with Saracens. The England and British & Irish Lions fly-half will remain at the club that he has called ‘home’ since the age of...