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Japan Joins Scotland's Autumn Schedule

5 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Japan have today been announced as Scotland’s opponents this autumn, joining Australia and South Africa in heading to BT Murrayfield in November.     The Brave Blossoms, who will...

British & Irish Lions return to terrestrial television on Channel 4

5 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Live coverage of The British & Irish Lions will return to terrestrial television for the first time in nearly 30 years with Channel 4’s broadcast of the -Vodafone Lions 1888 Cup against Japan.       We...

Rainbow Cup Round 3 Referees Confirmed

5 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

The Match Officials for Round 3 of the PRO14 Rainbow Cup and Rainbow Cup SA have been confirmed and are listed below alongside live TV Broadcast information.   Friday, May 14   Munster Rugby...

Danny Care affected by Lions squad omission

5 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Danny Care says missing out on selection for the British and Irish Lions affected his performance for Harlequins against Wasps on Sunday.     "I found it really hard to get up for it mentally...

PRO14 Rainbow Cup Schedule Confirmed R4 to R6

5 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

The remaining fixtures for the Northern and Southern Rainbow Cup competitions have been put in place with kick-off times and broadcast details confirmed.     Across the remaining five...

Hamish Watson responds to claims that he is too small

5 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Scotland flanker Hamish Watson has responded to on-going claims that he is too small to compete with the South African forwards.    Watson was recently named in Warren Gatland’s 37-man...

South American Rugby President takes shot at Wales

5 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

South American rugby boss Sebastián Piñeyrua has hit out at Wales for cancelling their tour to South America, which has left Uruguay in the lurch.     The...

Tadhg Furlong extends contract with Ireland

5 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Star tighthead prop Tadhg Furlong has extended his contract with the IRFU to the end of the 2021-22 season.    Furlong recently had a long spell on the sidelines through injury but...

Springboks to resume international action against Georgia

5 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

The Springboks will make their much-anticipated return to international action in July when the world champions host Georgia in a historic two-match series, which is part of a bumper World Rugby midyear...

World Rugby and unions confirm men’s July test schedule

5 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

A strong revised programme of men’s test matches is set to take place in July after all unions and World Rugby agreed to a revised schedule within the existing window.   Twenty-five of the...