Jones double sets up Lions win over Waratahs
5 months ago by Ultimate RugbyHuw Jones’ first-half double set The British & Irish Lions on their way to a 21-10 victory over NSW Waratahs in Sydney. The third match of the Qatar Airways British & Irish Lions Tour to...
Rory Darge to captain Pacific Tour
5 months ago by Ultimate RugbyGregor Townsend has named his Scotland squad for the 2025 Skyscanner Pacific Tour, with Rory Darge selected as captain for matches against Māori All Blacks, Fiji and Samoa. Darge has...
Furbank and Sleightholme return for Saints in Champions Cup Final
6 months ago by Ultimate RugbyGeorge Furbank and Ollie Sleightholme return to Northampton Saints’ matchday 23 this weekend as the men in Black, Green and Gold take on Union Bordeaux Bègles in the Investec Champions...
Jimmy O'Brien to make 99th Leinster appearance
6 months ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Leinster Rugby team, proudly sponsored by Bank of Ireland, to take on Glasgow Warriors in Round 18 of the BKT United Rugby Championship on Saturday at Aviva Stadium (KO: 7.35pm, live on RTÉ2...
All to play for in final round of the URC (permutations)
6 months ago by Ultimate RugbyThe final round of the United Rugby Championship regular season is here, and there are a variety of stakes on offer for the Irish provinces. Munster welcome Benetton to Virgin Media Park in Cork knowing...
Round 15 URC Team Announcements
7 months ago by Ultimate RugbyFRIDAY, APRIL 18 Edinburgh Rugby v Hollywoodbets Sharks Hive Stadium, Edinburgh – KO 19.35 IRE & UK / 20.35 ITA / 20.35 SA Referee: Andrew Brace (IRFU, 102nd league game) AR...
No medical evidence to outlaw 7-1 split
7 months ago by Ultimate RugbyWorld Rugby insists there is no medical evidence that 7-1 bench splits will lead to more injuries and the governing body has no plans to outlaw the tactic as a result. France deployed a bench of seven...
URC back in full force as playoff race reaches new heights
8 months ago by Ultimate RugbyThe United Rugby Championship will be back to full throttle this weekend as the competition reaches round 13 and the race for playoff spots sears to new heights, with 15 of the 16 teams still in the race...
France 35-16 Scotland: Six Nations title sealed in Paris romp
8 months ago by Ultimate RugbyFrance defeated Scotland 35-16 in Paris to claim the Six Nations title in style on Saturday. Les Bleus went into the contest knowing victory would be enough to secure the championship for the second...
Gregor Brown set for start in the Stade de France
8 months ago by Ultimate RugbyAhead of the final match of the Guinness Men’s Six Nations, Gregor Townsend has made two changes to the starting line-up ahead of what is set to be a thrilling end to the championship. Under...
