Farrell is "more than fully confident" in Caelan Doris' ability as captain.
2 weeks ago by Ultimate RugbyA hot winters day out in Durban as the dust settles on Irelands team announcement, which included the revelation that Peter O’Mahony has been dropped to the bench as 26-year-old Caelan Doris takes...
Springbok hooker pressures ref to watch Ireland scrum tactics
2 weeks ago by Ultimate RugbySpringbok hooker Bongi Mbonambi has once again foound himself in controversy by putting pressure on referee Karl Dickson to keep an eye on Irelands “tricks” at scrum-time when the second...
South Africa vs Ireland: Key Moments
2 weeks ago by Ultimate RugbyIn a thrilling test match enocunter between back-to-back World Cup winners South Africa, and Six Nations winners Ireland lived up the the hype in a physical encounter with moments of magic from both teams. Here...
Gardner withdraws from Springbok tests
1 month ago by Ultimate RugbyAustralian referee Angus Gardner has withdrawn from officiating the Springboks' test series with Ireland for personal reasons and will now be replaced by English referee Luke Pearce, World Rugby said...
Bath remain the same ahead of final
1 month ago by Ultimate RugbyHeading to the capital for the ultimate climax to the 2023/24 season, Bath Rugby take an unchanged matchday 23 to Twickenham. From a thrilling performance that saw The Rec roar to its feet, Head of...
No changes for Saints' final fixture
1 month ago by Ultimate RugbyPhil Dowson has named a completely unchanged matchday 23 as Northampton Saints head to their first Gallagher Premiership Final since 2014 – facing Bath Rugby in the league’s showpiece finale...
Bath ready for home semi-final
1 month ago by Ultimate RugbyJohann van Graan names his matchday-23 to take to the green of The Rec for the final time this season. Ready to take on Sale Sharks, Head of Rugby, Johann van Graan, has named one change...
Falcons make positional changes for Bears clash
3 months ago by Ultimate RugbyNewcastle Falcons have named their side for Sunday’s Gallagher Premiership trip to Bristol Bears. The 3pm kick-off at Ashton Gate sees England Under-20s star Oli Spencer (pictured) starting at outside...
Massive stakes as SA teams eye European quarter-final spots
3 months 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...
Lawes to lead Saints for Gallagher Premiership clash against Saracens
3 months ago by Ultimate RugbyCourtney Lawes will captain Northampton Saints this Friday (29 March, kick-off: 7.45pm), as they welcome Saracens to cinch Stadium at Franklin’s Gardens under the lights. Saints remain top of the...
