First Cherry & Whites side of 2024 named
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyDirector of Rugby, George Skivington, has named his Gloucester Rugby side to kick-off 2024 against Bath Rugby at the Rec on Sunday afternoon. Argentina international, Mayco Vivas, made his return from...
Centurions Mark Milestones in Winning Style
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyIt’s been a winning week to remember for two stalwarts who became centurions in the latest round of BKT URC matches. DHL Stormers hooker Scarra Ntubeni and Dragons RFC No 8 Aaron Wainwright...
Patrice Lagisquet: The man who unlocked Portugal's potential
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyThe former Os Lobos head coach looks back on his four years in charge, which included a stellar performance at Men's Rugby World Cup 2023. It all started with a simple approach to the president of the...
IRFU Announce 150th Celebrations For 2024/25 Season
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyThe IRFU (Irish Rugby Football Union) is delighted to announce plans for its 150th year celebrations which will take place during the 2024/25 season. Throughout the 2024/25 season, the IRFU will...
Waino hits Century to open new year
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWales international Aaron Wainwright plays his 100th game for Dragons RFC in the Welsh derby against Scarlets in the BKT United Rugby Championship on New Year’s Day (kick-off 5.15pm). Wainwright...
Blamire to become Falcons centurion in Sarcens fixture
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyJamie Blamire plays his 100th game for Newcastle Falcons on Saturday when they travel to Gallagher Premiership champions, Saracens. The hooker, who turned 26 last week, has scored 25 tries in his...
Carreras returns for Newcastle on Friday
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyMateo Carreras returns for Newcastle Falcons on Friday night when Bristol Bears visit Kingston Park in Gallagher Premiership action. The Argentina wing returns from a hamstring injury for the 7.45pm kick-off,...
Team news: Sale Sharks v Saracens
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbySharks DoR Alex Sanderson has brought back the big guns for the visit of Saracens in the Gallagher Premiership as Manu Tuilagi, George Ford and captain Ben Curry all return after missing the narrow Champions...
Seven Things We Learned From The First Seven Rounds In The URC: 3/7
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbySuper signings One suspected Ben Healy was going to be a quality recruit for Edinburgh Rugby and so it’s proved. Having shared in Munster’s grand final triumph over the DHL Stormers at the...
Felipe Contepomi is the new head coach of Los Pumas
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Argentine Rugby Union (UAR) reports that Felipe Contepomi will be the new head coach of Los Pumas, deepening the process begun with Michael Cheika in 2022. Once his contract ended, Michael Cheika held...
