Jones backed for instant impact on long-anticipated Wallabies return
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyEddie Jones will make an immediate impact on his return to Australia, for which "there was always writing on the wall", according to former England captain Chris Robshaw. Jones was dismissed by...
Murphy Names Ireland U20 Squad For Six Nations
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyHead Coach Richie Murphy has today named a 32-man Ireland squad, sponsored by PwC, for the upcoming 2023 U20 Six Nations, including seven players who were involved in last year’s...
Bristol Bears Docked Five Points
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyBristol Bears have been deducted five match points and handed a suspended fine of €10,000 following an independent Disciplinary Hearing arising from the club’s EPCR Challenge Cup, Round 1...
Dave Heffernan signs new two-year deal
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyIreland international Dave Heffernan is the latest player to renew his contract with Connacht, signing a new two-year deal. The Ballina man first lined out for Connacht in March 2012 and has since made...
Six Nations Countdown: 2017 - Six Nations introduces bonus point system
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAs we continue to count down towards the kick off of the 2023 Six Nations Championship, we now find ourselves just 17 days out. The 2017 Six Nations saw the introduction of bonus points into the...
Scotland name 2023 Six Nations training squad
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyBath Rugby wing Ruaridh McConnochie, Glasgow Warriors centre Stafford McDowall and stand-off Ben Healy, who recently agreed a move to Edinburgh Rugby from Munster, are all named in head coach Gregor Townsend’s...
Wales name 37-player squad for the 2023 Six Nations
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWales senior men’s head coach Warren Gatland has named a 37 player squad for the 2023 Guinness Six Nations campaign. Ken Owens will captain the squad for the championship. Wyn Jones, Dewi Lake...
Six Nations Countdown: Four players who debuted at the age of 18
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAs the countdown to the kick off of the 2023 Six Nations continues, we find ourselves just 18 days out from the action. Today we take a look at four players who made their championship debuts at the tender...
John Porch signs new two-year deal with Connacht
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyConnacht Rugby have confirmed a two-year contract extension for John Porch, keeping him at the club until the end of the 2024/25 season. A fans’ favourite since joining...
England squad announcement - 2023 Guinness Six Nations, training camp
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbySteve Borthwick has named his first England squad that will meet for a Guinness Six Nations training camp next week. Head coach Borthwick has called up 36 players who will train at the Honda England...
