The “old school” Scotsman making his mark in west Wales
4 weeks ago by Ultimate RugbyAlex Craig is an “old school” rugby player enjoying a new lease of life. The second row’s move to the Scarlets has seen him secure a return to the Scotland squad, with his fine...
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...
Glasgow Warriors fight back to see off Cardiff
1 month ago by Ultimate RugbyGlasgow Warriors fought back from a 13-0 half-time deficit to claim a hard-fought 17-13 home victory over Cardiff and move joint top of the BKT United Rugby Championship. The Welsh side arrived at Scotstoun...
URC Round 12 Preview
1 month ago by Ultimate RugbyOspreys v Munster Rugby, Friday 7.35pm Opposing coaches Toby Booth and Graham Rowntree have been singing each other’s praises ahead of this crucial Swansea showdown between two play-off contenders. Their...
Women’s Six Nations: How teams can qualify for WXV, Women’s RWC 2025
1 month ago by Ultimate RugbyStade Marie-Marvingt, located inside the iconic Circuit des 24 Heures du Mans, will double as the start line for the Guinness Women’s Six Nations 2024 this weekend. Ireland are Saturday’s...
Four uncapped players named in Springbok Women team against Spain
1 month ago by Ultimate RugbySpringbok Women’s coach Louis Koen has included four uncapped players – two in the starting pack and two on the bench – when they play Spain in a one-off Test at Pepe Rojo Stadium in...
Waratahs centre confirms departure to Leicester
1 month ago by Ultimate RugbyNSW Waratahs centre Izaia Perese has confirmed he will leave the club at the end of the year and join English Premiership side Leicester. The Tigers made the announcement on Thursday to sign the centre...
Scotland's 1984 Grand Slam – Part one
1 month ago by Ultimate RugbyIt’s perhaps little known, but Scotland won what could be considered de facto Grand Slams in 1933 and 1938. With France having been expelled from the Five Nations Championship after 1931 over...
EPCR round of 16 referee appointments
1 month ago by Ultimate RugbyWith the knockout stages of European club rugby set to further intensify this weekend, EPCR can announce the referee appointments for the Heineken Champions Cup Round of 16 2nd leg fixtures as well as...
Six Nations record-breaker Lamaro living for the moment in Italian Rugby
1 month ago by Ultimate RugbyAs far as Michele Lamaro is concerned, the future has already arrived for Italian rugby. The inspirational flanker has just captained the Azzurri to their best ever Six Nations campaign, with wins over...
