Steve Hansen the next Lions coach?
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyHaving helped the All Blacks to back to back World Cup titles, one as the assistant coach and one as the head coach, Steve Hansen will finish his remarkable stint with the team after the World Cup...
Spencer replaces unwell Robson in England squad
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbySaracens scrum-half Ben Spencer has been added to England's squad after Dan Robson was ruled out due to illness. Ben Spencer has been called up to the England squad ahead...
Wales’ Gareth Anscombe defiant as Johnny Sexton talks up Ireland hopes
7 years ago by The Guardian• ‘We feel we can take on anyone in world,’ says Wales No 10• Sexton: ‘We’ve stopped winning runs before’Wales may be armed with a record 13-match winning run when they face Ireland at the...
Tuesday Round Up
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyMurray Douglas to join Edinburgh between Brumbies seasons: Brumbies lock Murray Douglas will spend the Super Rugby off-season back in his native homeland having signed a short-term loan...
Sexton warns Wales: Ireland have stopped winning runs before
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyJohnny Sexton is confident Ireland can halt Wales in their tracks, as they have done previously against New Zealand and England. Wales are on course for a Six Nations Grand Slam - won by Ireland last...
Ireland lose van der Flier for Wales showdown
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyJosh van der Flier will miss Ireland's crunch Six Nations clash with Wales on Saturday due to a groin injury. The flanker replaced the dropped Sean O'Brien in the starting line-up for the 26-14...
Former Lions winger excited to see Ireland peak in crucial final round
7 years ago by Rugby DumpThis year’s Six Nations will go down to the wire, with Ireland traveling to Cardiff this Saturday to try and stop a Welsh Grand Slam. Warren Gatland’s men just need a win to ensure his third Grand...
Maksymiw To Captain Connacht Eagles For Stateside Trip
7 years ago by Irish Rugby NewsSenior-capped second row Joe Maksymiw will captain a 26-man Connacht Eagles squad which is bound for America this week and the opening games of the inaugural Cara Cup. The Cara Cup will see ‘A’...
Monday Evening Round Up
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyPremiership Rugby and LNR release a joint statement on Nations Championship concept The controlling bodies of England's Premiership and France's Top 14 have responded to World Rugby's Nations...
Ireland Team Camps Confirmed For RWC 2019
7 years ago by Irish Rugby NewsCommunities across Japan are set to experience the unique aspect of hosting Rugby World Cup 2019 teams following the announcement of the tournament’s finalised list of team camps. The 55 training...
