Next Gen: The 16 u20 Six Nations players with famous family connections
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWith the Six Nations Under-20s underway this weekend, we take a look at the next generation of talents who have family ties in the sport already. England Phil Cokanasiga The younger...
Ireland Team For U20 Six Nations Opener Against Scotland
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyHead Coach Richie Murphy has named his Ireland U20s Match Day squad for the opening game of the U20 Six Nations against Scotland in Cardiff on Saturday afternoon (Kick-off 2pm, live on RTÉ 1). Munster...
Connacht Rugby sign prop Greg McGrath
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyConnacht Rugby have announced a further addition to their Professional squad with the signing of Greg McGrath. McGrath, who can play as a tighthead or loosehead prop, joins from Leinster...
James Hume added to the Ireland squad, Ringrose ruled out
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyUncapped Ulster centre James Hume has been added to the Ireland squad for the upcoming Summer Series in July. Hume’s addition brings the number of uncapped players in the Ireland squad to...
EPCR Rankings for United Rugby Championship Teams Confirmed
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe United Rugby Championship have confirmed its eight representatives for next season’s Champions Cup and their rankings. Qualification for the 2021/22 Champions Cup competition was based...
Free-to-air coverage of United Rugby Championship coming to Ireland
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe United Rugby Championship will be available on Free-to-Air broadcasters in Ireland for the next four years with RTÉ and TG4 agreeing to share rights to 52 of the 60 Irish fixtures every season. The...
Profiles of the 16 teams in the United Rugby Championship
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyIn the wake of the exciting announcement of the brand new United Rugby Championship, scheduled to kick off in September this year, here follows the particulars of the 16 participating teams: South...
A history of penalty shootouts in rugby
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbySaturday's Top 14 Access Match produced a rare occurrence in rugby as the game had to be decided on a shootout. While knock out games in football will often go to penalty shootouts, the...
Rory Hutchinson added to Scotland's squad
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyGlasgow Warriors back-row Matt Fagerson will miss Scotland’s upcoming Summer fixtures having undergone successful surgery on an arm injury sustained in the recent PRO14 Rainbow Cup victory over Leinster. Fagerson...
Andy Farrell lines up four potential replacements for CJ Stander
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe confirmation of Ireland's Summer Series squad has officially brought an end to CJ Stander's playing career both in and for Ireland. The 31-year-old made 51 appearances in the Green...
