Only the great entertainer Finn can shush The Shed
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFinn Russell is no stranger to a rivalry, having featured in Calcutta Cups, Paris derbies and the 1872 Cup, but a first West Country derby was always going to be different, writes Paul Eddison. It...
Sale Sharks v Bristol Bears
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyEngland hooker Luke Cowan-Dickie appears in a Sale matchday 23 for the first time while Ben Curry makes his first start of the season after injury as Alex Sanderson’s men look to back up the round...
On this day in 2007: Warren Gatland appointed Wales boss
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe New Zealander led Wales to Six Nations Grand Slam success the following year. Warren Gatland was appointed Wales head coach on this day in 2007 as Welsh rugby looked to rebuild following their early...
Internationals return for derby day fixture between Gloucester and Bath at Kingsholm
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAll of Gloucester Rugby's Rugby World Cup contingent are back at Kingsholm and straight into the matchday squad for tomorrow's Gallagher Premiership fixture against Bath Rugby at Kingsholm tomorrow night. It's...
New faces join the Highlanders squad for 2024
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Highlanders will usher into the fold a swag of new players for the 2024 Super Rugby Pacific competition. Some have already made brief appearances last season such as halfback Nathan Hastie, loose...
Springbok legend retires after World Cup win
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyEarlier today it was confirmed that double Rugby World Cup-winning No 8 Duane Vermeulen, and a former captain of Springbok team, would be retiring The 37-year-old Vermeulen’s illustrious...
Emirates Dubai 7s pools and schedule announced to kick off HSBC SVNS 2024
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFollowing the thrilling conclusion of Rugby World Cup 2023 attention now turns to the first event of the revamped and rebranded HSBC SVNS 2024, which gets underway on 2-3 December with the highly anticipated...
Top 14 Round 5 Wrap-Up
2 years ago by Larrissa FallsMissed any of the action from France’s Top 14 League? Then we’ve got you covered with a wrap-up of each and every game courtesy of contributor, Larissa Falls. Oyonnax v La RochelleFT...
MATCH PREVIEW: HARLEQUINS V NEWCASTLE FALCONS
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyHarlequins' matchday 23 has been bolstered by the return of three Rugby World Cup players with England's Joe Marler and Marcus Smith named as Impact Players, alongside Welsh international and Quins debutant...
The GREEN-WHITE ready to challenge the Lions at home
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyA week after the home match against Munster, the Lions are ready to return to the field again within friendly walls. On Sunday 5 November at 2.30 pm Benetton Rugby will play Round 3...
