Steff Hughes Backing Sio Tomkinson to Star
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyCentre Steff Hughes believes fellow midfield ace Sio Tomkinson will only get better next season after settling into life at Dragons RFC. Tomkinson made the switch from Super Rugby last season and the...
Ospreys Dan Evans announces retirement from rugby
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyDan Evans has announced his retirement from rugby, bringing an end to his decade long career. Born on November 15th, 1988, in Swansea, Evans began his career on the wing with the Scarlets before moving...
Scarlets confirm coaching team for 2023-24 season
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyScarlets can confirm their coaching team for the 2023-24 season. Ex-Springboks lock Albert van den Berg is to become the club’s Forwards Coach, replacing Ben Franks who has returned to New...
URC to make adjustments to the tournament next season
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe South African teams will be looking forward to a slight adjustment to scheduling next season as the URC are reportedly looking into the South African sides making just two trips to Europe in the regular...
Wainiqolo, Matthews top Challenge Cup try-scoring charts
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyNot only did wing Jiuta Wainiqolo’s try against Glasgow Warriors in the EPCR Challenge Cup final help RC Toulon lift the trophy for the first time, but it also saw him draw level with opposing...
HITIQ Instrumented Mouth Guard Trials Successfully Launched with Six URC Teams
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbySix teams from the United Rugby Championship have successfully begun a project using instrumented mouth guards from HITIQ aimed at providing new data to assist with head injury management. URC...
Dan Sheehan has been named the URC Players’ Player of the Season
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe award is voted for by the league’s captains and vice-captains and the 24-year-old came out on top in a poll which was conducted at the end of the regular campaign. It is the second time...
Franco Smith Named Coach of the Season
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFranco Smith has been named the Coach of the Season for 2022/23. The 50-year-old Glasgow Warriors boss has had a stunning debut campaign in charge, leading the team to the Scottish...
Updates to Barbarian F.C. and World XV squads confirmed
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbySam Johnson and Taichi Takahashi have been added to the Barbarian F.C. squad for this weekend’s Killik Cup clash at Twickenham Stadium, and Jordi Murphy also joins the World XV. Glasgow...
Match Preview: Challenge Cup final to see new winner crowned
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFriday night’s EPCR Challenge Cup final will see one club lift the trophy for the first time as Glasgow Warriors clash with RC Toulon at the Aviva Stadium. 17 clubs have won the EPCR...
