Watch: Cheslin Kolbe's brilliance on defence against Clermont
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyCheslin Kolbe is known for his incredible pace and footwork on attack but the pocket rocket Springbok showed that there is far more to his game on Saturday. With Toulouse attacking just outside...
Double ton for Buckley, Bundee Aki returns
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyDenis Buckley will become just the third Connacht player to reach 200 caps tomorrow after he was named in the starting XV to face Guinness PRO14 Rainbow Cup leaders Benetton in Italy. The Roscommon prop...
RWC 2021: Full match schedule
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWorld Rugby and hosts New Zealand Rugby have announced the match schedule for Rugby World Cup 2021, playing in 2022 The schedule supports the ambition of an accessible event...
Louis Ludik announces his retirement
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyUlster back Louis Ludik has announced his retirement from the professional game after seven years with the province. Since arriving in Belfast, Ludik has represented Ulster 112 times, The...
Rainbow Cup Final venue announced
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Rainbow Cup’s ‘North vs South’ final will be hosted at Treviso’s Stadio di Monigo in Italy. The final will take place on Saturday 19...
Warren Gatland's performance staff for Lions tour
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWarren Gatland has named his support staff for the 2021 British & Irish Lions tour to South Africa. The Lions face Japan in a warm-up match on 26 June before heading on tour. "I...
Jaque Fourie reveals that he had one functional eye when scored against the Lions
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFormer Springbok centre Jaque Fourie has revealed that he had just one functional eye the moment he scored the series-clinching try against the British and Irish Lions in 2009. Speaking with...
O'Driscoll picks his B&I Lions backline
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyIreland and Lions legend Brian O’Driscoll has picked the backline he thinks will have the best shot at toppling the Springboks. Talking to ruck.co.uk, O’Driscoll’s...
Stuart Hooper opens up on plans for Cipriani
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyBath head coach Stuart Hooper does not plan to introduce Danny Cipriani into the current campaign, according to a report in somersetlive.co.uk. Cipriani recently signed with Bath on an extended...
McGeechan compares AWJ to Martin Johnson
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyLegendary British & Irish Lions former player and coach Sir Ian McGeechan has likened Alun Wyn Jones to Martin Johnson. Johnson himself is one of the most celebrated Lions...
