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Ryan Elias takes over Scarlets captaincy for Edinburgh clash

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Wales hooker Ryan Elias takes over the captaincy for the Scarlets’ EPCR Challenge Cup tie against Edinburgh Rugby at Parc y Scarlets on Friday night (20:00; S4C).   With Josh Macleod...

Snowsill: Allianz Premiership Womens Rugby stars forging the way for inaugural Lions squad

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Former Bristol Bears and Wales fly-half Elinor Snowsill is confident Allianz Premiership Women’s Rugby home nation stars will be at forefront of the newly formed British & Irish Lions women’s...

Rio Dyer commits his future to the Dragons

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Dragons RFC are delighted to announce that Rio Dyer – one of the most exciting young talents in world rugby – has today committed his future to the club. The 24-year-old – who has scored...

Gregor Townsend undecided on Scotland captain amid Jamie Ritchie fitness battle

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Townsend announced his 39-man squad for the tournament on Tuesday with nobody listed as skipper. Gregor Townsend revealed he is still to decide whether Jamie Ritchie will captain Scotland for the upcoming...

Ireland announce squad to defend six nations title

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Head Coach Andy Farrell has today named a 34-player Ireland squad for the upcoming Guinness Men’s Six Nations, with Peter O’Mahony named to captain the team for the...

Warren Gatland ‘no idea’ if Louis Rees-Zammit will return to rugby after NFL bid

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Rees-Zammit’s rugby union career comes to a halt after winning 32 Wales caps. Wales boss Warren Gatland admits he has “no idea” if Louis Rees-Zammit will play rugby union again following...

Six week ban for Scarlets' Johnny Williams

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Scarlets centre Johnny Williams has been suspended for six weeks following his red card for a dangerous tackle against Clermont Auvergne on the weekend. Williams was dismissed in the 26th minute following...

Borthwick names 36-player Guinness Six Nations training squad

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

England men’s head coach Steve Borthwick has named a 36-player training squad for the forthcoming 2024 Guinness Men's Six Nations Championship which begins on Saturday 3 February when England play...

Wales men’s squad named for 2024 Guinness Six Nations.

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Wales senior men’s head coach Warren Gatland has named a 34-player squad for the 2024 Guinness Six Nations campaign.   Dafydd Jenkins will captain the squad for the Championship and is in...

Louis Rees-Zammit announces major career shift

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Gloucester Rugby have agreed to release winger Louis Rees-Zammit with immediate effect to enable the 22-year-old to pursue his dream of playing in the National Football League (NFL).   The Welsh...