Friend rings the changes for Connacht's clash in Johannesburg
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyConnacht boss Andy Friend has rung the changes for his side’s encounter with the Lions in Johannesburg on Saturday. Connacht have had a tough fortnight, losing out to fellow Irish...
Robbie Henshaw extends with Leinster until July 2025
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyLeinster Rugby and the IRFU have confirmed that Robbie Henshaw has extended his contract to July 2025. Henshaw won various player of the year awards in 2021 for his stellar performances...
Fassi returns as Sharks name a strong lineup to Leinster
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Sharks will look to returning Springbok, fullback Aphelele Fassi, to bring his special form of magic on Saturday when the team hosts Leinster at Hollywoodbets Kings Park in a massive Vodacom United...
Connacht Squad - South Africa Tour
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Connacht coaching team have selected a 28-man squad to travel to South Africa for the upcoming URC games against the Emirates Lions and the Cell C Sharks.The squad departs from Dublin today (Sunday)...
Gareth Davies signs new Scarlets contract
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWales and British & Irish Lions scrum-half Gareth Davies has signed a new Scarlets contract. The 31-year-old is among an exclusive group of players who made more than 200 appearances in a...
Former Scotland captain and Lion Smith dies aged 50
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFormer Scotland captain and British and Irish Lion Tom Smith has died at the age of 50. Smith was diagnosed with stage four colorectal cancer in 2019 and sadly passed away on Wednesday. Capped...
Lions topple Edinburgh to make it four wins on the trot
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Lions made it four wins in a row with a 15-9 home victory over Edinburgh in the United Rugby Championship. Edinburgh opened the scoring with a drop goal after 11 minutes and added a penalty...
Complacency concerns Stormers boss
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Stormers will meet the Ospreys in Cape Town tomorrow in what is sure to be a fiery Round 15 contest. The Stormers have emerged victorious in the last round against Ulster (23-20) while...
Every Lions try in the United Rugby Championship in March
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Lions beat Ospreys, Munster and Cardiff in the United Rugby Championship in March, dotting down 13 times across the three matches.
Brian O'Driscoll 2017 speech ahead of first Test
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyBrian O'Driscoll addresses the 2017 British and Irish Lions squad with a spine-tingling speech.
