Alun Wyn Jones returns to the British and Irish Lions squad
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe British & Irish Lions Head Coach, Warren Gatland, has today confirmed that Tour captain Alun Wyn Jones (Ospreys, Wales) will return to the Lions touring party in South Africa. The Welsh...
Roc Nation & the United Rugby Championship announce a revolutionary partnership
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyPaving the way for a new era of club rugby, the United Rugby Championship announces a strategic consulting partnership with Roc Nation, the world’s leading entertainment company. Two...
Champions Cup format and qualifiers confirmed
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFollowing the conclusion of the domestic seasons in England and France, EPCR is pleased to confirm the format and qualifiers for the 2021/22 Champions Cup as Europe’s elite club tournament is set...
Sharks add more experience to coaching structure ahead of United Rugby Championship
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAfter the news that Noel McNamara would join the Sharks coaching set up they have secured the services of John McFarland and Neil Powell ahead of next season. Noel McNamara, appointed as the attack...
Leinster's Academy Manager McNamara heads to South Africa
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyLeinster Rugby Academy manager Noel McNamara has been appointed to a senior coaching role with a South African URC franchise. Noel was head coach of the Ireland U-20s from 2018 to 2020 winning...
50-22 and goal line dropout laws to be formally trialled at all levels including tests
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWorld rugby looks set to introduce two new laws into tests as well as all other competitions from 1 August this year. The rules, which was trialled in the recent Super Rugby...
Nigel Carolan appointed Glasgow Warriors' new Assistant Coach
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyGlasgow Warriors have appointed Nigel Carolan as the club’s new Assistant Coach, focusing on attack as part of Head Coach Danny Wilson’s coaching team for 2021/22 and beyond. The...
