High praise for retiring referee Jaco Peyper
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyForemost South African referee Jaco Peyper has decided to hang up his whistle, with Mr Mark Alexander, the president of SA Rugby, hailing the Bloemfontein-based match official as one of the best ambassadors...
Ojomoh and Gallagher brought in to face Stade Toulousain
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyReady for their biggest challenge in Europe so far, Bath Rugby head to Toulouse this weekend to face the champions of France's Top 14 league. Fresh from his call-up to England's Six Nations squad,...
Team news: Falcons side for Perpignan trip
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyNewcastle Falcons have named their side for Sunday’s EPCR Challenge Cup trip to French club, Perpignan. England Under-20s back Ben Redshaw comes in for the 1pm UK-time kick-off at Stade Aime Giral,...
Team News | Munster Side To Face Northampton
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Munster side has been named for Saturday’s final Investec Champions Cup Pool clash against Northampton Saints at Thomond Park. There is one change to the side that beat Toulon in France last...
Exeter boss backing ‘calm character’ Immanuel Feyi-Waboso to thrive with England
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyChiefs wing is pushing hard for England Six Nations selection. Exeter boss Rob Baxter has backed “calm character” Immanuel Feyi-Waboso to make the most of his opportunity with England. The...
New Georgia coach Richard Cockerill: There should be more opportunities for up and coming rugby nations
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyRichard Cockerill has insisted that teams like Georgia deserve more opportunities at international level in the Englishman’s first comments as Los Lelos boss. The former Leicester Tigers head coach...
Ryan Elias takes over Scarlets captaincy for Edinburgh clash
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWales hooker Ryan Elias takes over the captaincy for the Scarlets’ EPCR Challenge Cup tie against Edinburgh Rugby at Parc y Scarlets on Friday night (20:00; S4C). With Josh Macleod...
SA sides have all to play for in final pool rounds in Europe
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe South African sides will have everything to play for this weekend as they embark on the final round of matches in the Investec Champions Cup and EPCR Challenge Cup, where four of the five teams will...
Peter O’Mahony: Being named Ireland captain one of proudest moments of my life
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe vastly-experienced Munster flanker has won 101 Test caps for his country. Peter O’Mahony says being selected to succeed Johnny Sexton as Ireland captain is one of the proudest moments of his...
Ireland announce squad to defend six nations title
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyHead Coach Andy Farrell has today named a 34-player Ireland squad for the upcoming Guinness Men’s Six Nations, with Peter O’Mahony named to captain the team for the...
