Japan name huge training squad for Lions test
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe JRFU has named a sizable squad to begin preparations for the Brave Blossoms’ scheduled test against the British & Irish Lions of June 26th before the latter make the trip to South Africa. A...
Eight mouth-watering head to heads in the Champions Cup quarter-finals this weekend
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyJust eight teams remain in the Champions Cup as they take the field this weekend to narrow that number to just four. We have picked out eight of the best head to heads to keep an eye on...
Jim Telfer picks his 2021 Lions Test XV
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFormer Scotland international and British & Irish Lions player and coach Jim Telfer has selected his best Lions XV for the upcoming 2021 tour of South Africa. Telfer won 22 caps for Scotland...
Manu Tuilagi set for return from injury in May
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbySale Sharks Director of Rugby Alex Sanderson says the club expect Manu Tuilagi to be fit by May. Manu Tuilagi could make a late claim for a place in the British and Irish Lions squad having suffered...
Springboks start season preparations with alignment camps
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Springboks’ preparations for the forthcoming international season will move up a gear in the next fortnight as Rassie Erasmus (Director of Rugby), Jacques Nienaber (head coach) and the rest of...
10 Players who didn't feature in the Six Nations that could still make the Lions Tour
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyPicking a British and Irish Lions Tour squad is no simple task with a number of extremely close calls. With Warren Gatland at the helm once again, we may well be treated to a surprise or...
Lancaster's inspiring commitment to Leinster
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyLeinster’s one Champions Cup title in 2018 is not enough for assistant coach Stuart Lancaster, who recently signed a new deal with the Irish club in the hope of being part of their future success. Lancaster...
The 2021 6 Nations Player Of The Championship Nominees
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAt the conclusion of what has been a fantastic 2021 Six Nations, the Player Of The Championship nominees are in. A dramatic final clash on Friday evening between France and Scotland – the...
“Can you leave Owen Farrell out of a Lions test team? ...you can!" - O'Driscoll
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWith the 2021 British & Irish Lions tour finally confirmed to be on the horizon, legend of the red jersey, Brian O’Driscoll, has set an interesting notion loose amongst all the chatter regarding...
Sky Sports out of contention for Pro16 broadcasting rights
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAfter being strong favourites to secure the broadcasting rights for the Pro16, Sky Sports have put themselves out of contention for the deal. The competition now seems set to stay with Premier...
