Mack Hansen signs new long-term deal with Connacht Rugby
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyConnacht Rugby have announced that Irish international Mack Hansen has committed his long-term future to the club by signing a new contract until 2025. Hansen had 12 months remaining on his...
Blackett: Our biggest game for two seasons
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWasps head coach Lee Blackett has labelled Saturday’s EPCR Challenge Cup semi-final at Lyon as probably the Gallagher Premiership club’s “biggest game for a couple of seasons”. Not...
Edinburgh announce player departures
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyJames Johnstone (centre), Ramiro Moyano (wing), Nathan Chamberlain (stand-off) and Sam Grahamslaw (prop) all move on, joining Ben Toolis, Magnus Bradbury and George Taylor (retired), whose departures have...
Russell predicts ‘even harder’ semi-final
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyRacing 92 fly-half Finn Russell believes their Heineken Champions Cup semi-final with Stade Rochelais on Sunday will probably be “even harder” than their hard-fought quarter-final against...
5 Rugby World Cup One Hit Wonders!
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbySome players only appear in one Rugby World Cup but still make a huge impact. Here are 5 of the best one season, one competition, one hit wonders from the Rugby World Cup. Featuring: Richard Kahui (New...
Connacht Rugby confirm departing players
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyConnacht Rugby can confirm the players who will depart the club at the end of the season. As previously announced, Ultan Dillane, Sammy Arnold, Abraham Papali’i and Tietie...
Gregory Alldritt sends warning to Racing 92
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyHard-running France and La Rochelle number 8 Gregory Alldritt has warned Racing 92 that he and his troops are more than up for the challenge when the sides lock horns in this weekend’s Champions...
Unions in talks about massive shake-up of international rugby scene
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyA massive development is in the pipeline with regard to the international rugby scene. The proposed idea of the Nations Championship – a competition involving twelve teams (England,...
Six Nations would be good for South Africa, says Etzebeth
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyEben Etzebeth is open to the idea of South Africa playing in the Six Nations in future, saying he would "love" to participate in the competition. The Springboks are committed to playing in...
Mathieu Bastareaud to leave Lyon and return to Toulon
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFormer France international Mathieu Bastareaud could return to Toulon next season. However, his return to the club where he won a Top 14 title and three Champions Cup trophies could be in a coaching...
