Scotland’s Scott Cummings full of praise for ‘massive influence’ Gregor Townsend
5 days ago by Ultimate RugbyScott Cummings described Gregor Townsend as “a massive influence” on his career as he savours his second World Cup under the Scotland head coach. The 26-year-old lock has enjoyed the most...
Cummings, Matthews (Scotland) - 'It was a whirlwind 24 hours'
6 days ago by Ultimate RugbyComments from Scotland second-row Scott Cummings on Tuesday as they prepare to face Romania in Lille on Saturday, 30 September. Scott Cummings, second-row On how they have emerged physically...
Munster Head Coach Graham Rowntree Signs New Contract
1 week ago by Ultimate RugbyMunster Rugby and the IRFU are pleased to confirm that Head Coach Graham Rowntree has signed a two-year contract extension to stay at the province until at least 2026. In his first season as Head Coach...
Ireland forwards coach Paul O’Connell, flanker Josh van der Flier and wing Mack Hansen
1 week ago by Ultimate RugbyPaul O’Connell, forwards coach On what sort of performance it will take to beat the Springboks: “It’s going to take a big performance for sure. They are an excellent side, they have...
South Africa backs coach Mzwandile Stick, centre Damian de Allende and prop Steven Kitshoff
1 week ago by Ultimate RugbyMzwandile Stick, backs coach On whether the team take coverage of their seven-one bench split as a compliment: "It’s a World Cup, the biggest tournament you can get involved in. If you don’t...
The URC heavyweights to battle it out on Saturday night in RWC clash between South Africa and Ireland
1 week ago by Ultimate RugbyThe BKT United Rugby Championship playing heavyweights on Saturday night in Paris will fight for the right to be ranked number one in the world of rugby when Ireland play South Africa in the World Cup. The...
Former Ireland Fly-half Ian Madigan announces retirement
1 week ago by Ultimate RugbyFormer Ireland international Ian Madigan has announced his retirement from professional rugby at the age of 34. The Ulster Fly-half steps away from the game after a 14-year professional career, during...
Scarlets hand debuts to Lloyd and Plumtree for Baabaas clash
2 weeks ago by Ultimate RugbyIoan Lloyd and Taine Plumtree will make their Scarlets debuts in Saturday’s clash with the Barbarians in the Phil Bennett Memorial Match (2.30pm ko). Lloyd, who has made the move from Bristol...
Franco Smith extends contract with Glasgow Warriors
2 weeks ago by Ultimate RugbyGlasgow Head Coach Franco Smith believes the 2022/23 season was just the beginning for his group of Glasgow Warriors, after putting pen to paper on a new contract that will see him remain at Scotstoun...
Jacob Stockdale’s World Cup standby hopes fading fast after sustaining hamstring injury
2 weeks ago by Ultimate RugbyJacob Stockdale’s chances of staying top of the standby list for Ireland’s World Cup squad have been hamstrung – literally. It’s understood the injury that saw him leave...
