Michael Cheika appointed NEC Green Rockets Director of Rugby
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyTop League side NEC Green Rockets have announced that former Australian coach Michael Cheika has been appointed Director of Rugby. In a statement, the club said, "NEC Green Rockets will...
British & Irish Lions to welcome 16,500 at Murrayfield for Japan fixture
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe British & Irish Lions have confirmed that The Vodafone Lions 1888 Cup match against Japan at BT Murrayfield Stadium on Saturday 26 June (kick-off 3pm) will welcome a crowd of 16,500 supporters. The...
Jonny Bell to join Worcester Warriors’ coaching team
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWarriors have appointed former Ireland centre Jonny Bell as the club’s new Defence Coach. Bell will arrive at Sixways ahead of the 2021/22 season from Glasgow Warriors where...
2021 U20 Six Nations Fixtures Announced
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe 2021 Under-20 Six Nations Championship will be played this summer between 19th June and 13th July in Cardiff. The decision to hold the Championship in one venue was taken to reduce...
James Cronin to leave Munster
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyMunster Rugby can confirm that James Cronin will depart the province at the end of the current season. The 30-year-old prop has made 142 appearances in red and scored 20 tries...
5 Facts on Duhan van der Merwe
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbySouth African-born Edinburgh and Scotland powerhouse Duhan van der Merwe is included in the 37-man 2021 British & Irish Lions squad to face the world champion Springboks in July and August. The...
Kieran Read Retires
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFollowig Toyota Verblitz missing out on the Top League Final after a loss to Panasonic Wild Knights, Kieran Read announced his retirement from the game. A look back at the best facts and stats...
PRO14 Rainbow Cup Round 3 Team Sheets - Saturday & Sunday
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Teams for Saturday and Sunday's PRO14 Rainbow Cup derbies have been confirmed and are listed below alongside live TV Broadcast information. TEAM NEWS HEADLINES #LIOvSTO Centre...
British & Irish Lions Series to be played behind closed doors
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe British and Irish Lions tour of South Africa is set to be held behind closed doors. Fans from Ireland or the UK will not be permitted to travel to the Republic for the tour. A...
British & Irish Lions: Updated ticket info for Home Nations
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe British & Irish Lions and SA Rugby confirmed a revised Castle Lager Lions Series fixture list and venues on Friday and have provided an update on ticket purchases. All ticket...
