Edinburgh scoop Montpellier back Immelman
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyEdinburgh Rugby has announced the signing of versatile 25-year-old back Henry Immelman from French TOP14 side Montpellier. Immelman learned his trade at the prestigious rugby nursery,...
2022 Six Nations Fixtures Confirmed
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe eagerly-awaited 2022 Six Nations fixtures have been announced with Wales set to open their title defence against Ireland on 5 February. Scotland will host England on the same day, while France...
A 'huge autumn series' awaits Wales with the All Blacks and Springboks coming to the Principality
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFollowing a successful Six Nations campaign, Wayne Pivac’s championship winners are set to take on current world champions South Africa, fellow southern hemisphere heavyweights New Zealand and Australia...
Yoann Huget may have played his final game after suffering a serious injury against Racing 92
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAntoine Dupont said he was worried for Yoann Huget, after the veteran France winger reportedly suffered an Achilles injury. Huget was forced off the pitch in the first half of Toulouse's 34-16...
England Women defeat France to defend Women's Six Nations title
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyEngland secured a third consecutive Women’s Six Nations title as Simon Middleton’s side held off a second-half France fightback to triumph 10-6 at the Twickenham Stoop. A...
England legend Maggie Alphonsi speaks ahead of final Six Nations round
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe 2021 Women’s Six Nations concludes this weekend with much anticipation surrounding the final round. The first of the fixtures sees Ireland taking on Italy, followed by England hosting...
Trio to make their first starts for Ireland Women against Italy
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyIreland Head Coach Adam Griggs has named his Match Day 23 for Saturday’s Women’s Six Nations Play-off game against Italy. Griggs has made three changes to his starting XV for the visit...
Jono Gibbes takes Clermont job, O'Gara promoted at La Rochelle
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyClermont have announced that Jono Gibbes will replace Franck Azema as the new head coach. Gibbes returns to Clermont having worked with the club as the forward's coach when they won the TOP14...
Barnes and Carley to take charge of Champions Cup semi-finals
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe match official appointments for the Heineken Champions Cup and Challenge Cup semi-finals have been announced today (Tuesday, 20 April) following a meeting of EPCR’s selection committee. The...
Elton Jantjies chats about move to France
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbySpringbok flyhalf Elton Jantjies has revealed that the upcoming British & Irish Lions series is the motivation behind his move to France. Jantjies recently signed with struggling Top 14 side...
