URC Round 12 Preview
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyOspreys v Munster Rugby, Friday 7.35pm Opposing coaches Toby Booth and Graham Rowntree have been singing each other’s praises ahead of this crucial Swansea showdown between two play-off contenders. Their...
EVERY GAME COUNTS: Jeopardy, probability, business end & more
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe BKT United Rugby Championship returns this weekend and with just FIVE points separating 4th and 11th place in the table – EVERY GAME COUNTS more than ever. Round 12 of the championship...
Meet Alex Cuthbert - A very busy man both on and off the field
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyIt was understandably frustrating for Alex Cuthbert to be out of action for a year, but he did at least have plenty to keep him occupied off the field. Aside from his rehabilitation from foot...
Gloucester team news ahead of Leicester Tigers
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Gloucester Rugby side to take on Leicester Tigers in the Gallagher Premiership at Welford Road tomorrow evening. In the front row, Seb Blake comes in for George McGuigan, who was injured in last weekend's...
Alex Cuthbert - A very busy man both on and off the field
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyIt was understandably frustrating for Alex Cuthbert to be out of action for a year, but he did at least have plenty to keep him occupied off the field. Aside from his rehabilitation from foot and calf...
Scotland's 1984 Grand Slam – Part one
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyIt’s perhaps little known, but Scotland won what could be considered de facto Grand Slams in 1933 and 1938. With France having been expelled from the Five Nations Championship after 1931 over...
EPCR round of 16 referee appointments
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWith the knockout stages of European club rugby set to further intensify this weekend, EPCR can announce the referee appointments for the Heineken Champions Cup Round of 16 2nd leg fixtures as well as...
URC Officials for Round 12
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFRIDAY, MARCH 22 Glasgow Warriors v Cardiff Rugby Scotstoun Stadium, Glasgow – KO 19.35 IRE & UK / 20.35 ITA / 21.35 SA Referee: Frank Murphy (IRFU, 82nd league game) AR 1:...
Great teams are built on difficult moments
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyPerhaps more than any other edition, the 110th 'Le Crunch' will decide whether or not France have succeeded this Championship. It feels like a long time ago now that France kicked off their...
Match Day Programme: Ireland vs Scotland
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyIreland had a big opportunity to become the first Six Nations side to record back-to-back Grand Slams but were reminded why such a feat is all but impossible after a stellar England performance in Twickenham...
