IRFU Announce 150th Celebrations For 2024/25 Season
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe IRFU (Irish Rugby Football Union) is delighted to announce plans for its 150th year celebrations which will take place during the 2024/25 season. Throughout the 2024/25 season, the IRFU will...
Waino hits Century to open new year
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWales international Aaron Wainwright plays his 100th game for Dragons RFC in the Welsh derby against Scarlets in the BKT United Rugby Championship on New Year’s Day (kick-off 5.15pm). Wainwright...
Blamire to become Falcons centurion in Sarcens fixture
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyJamie Blamire plays his 100th game for Newcastle Falcons on Saturday when they travel to Gallagher Premiership champions, Saracens. The hooker, who turned 26 last week, has scored 25 tries in his...
Carreras returns for Newcastle on Friday
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyMateo Carreras returns for Newcastle Falcons on Friday night when Bristol Bears visit Kingston Park in Gallagher Premiership action. The Argentina wing returns from a hamstring injury for the 7.45pm kick-off,...
Team news: Sale Sharks v Saracens
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbySharks DoR Alex Sanderson has brought back the big guns for the visit of Saracens in the Gallagher Premiership as Manu Tuilagi, George Ford and captain Ben Curry all return after missing the narrow Champions...
Seven Things We Learned From The First Seven Rounds In The URC: 3/7
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbySuper signings One suspected Ben Healy was going to be a quality recruit for Edinburgh Rugby and so it’s proved. Having shared in Munster’s grand final triumph over the DHL Stormers at the...
Felipe Contepomi is the new head coach of Los Pumas
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Argentine Rugby Union (UAR) reports that Felipe Contepomi will be the new head coach of Los Pumas, deepening the process begun with Michael Cheika in 2022. Once his contract ended, Michael Cheika held...
Japan Rugby League One Round 2 Review
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyToshiba Tops in Fuchu All Black backrower Shannon Frizell was the toast of Fuchu tonight as his maiden try in Japan Rugby League One allowed Toshiba Brave Lupus to claim the first instalment...
Monaco set to host World Rugby Sevens Repechage for Paris 2024 Olympics
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe rugby sevens repechage tournament for the Olympic Games Paris 2024 will take place in Monaco on 21-23 June, 2024. The prestigious event returns to Stade Louis II, which also hosted final qualification...
Basham back for Pau clash
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWales international back row Taine Basham makes his return as Dragons RFC face Section Paloise in Round Two of the EPCR Challenge Cup in France on Saturday evening (kick-off 5.30pm UK). Basham returns...
