England and Quins prop Marler given two-week sanction for Heenan comments
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyJoe Marler has been banned for two weeks with a further four suspended over comments made by the England and Harlequins prop to Bristol Bears' Jake Heenan. Marler, who has been capped 79 times...
Bulls announce travelling squad for Dragons
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyBBCo. Director of Rugby, Jake White, has confirmed the Vodacom Bulls’ 28-men travelling squad for Wales, ahead of the herd’s 2022/23 Vodacom United Rugby Championship round 12 tie against the...
Ken Owens to lead Scarlets for New Year’s clash
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWales and British & Irish Lions hooker Ken Owens takes over the captain’s armband for the Scarlets’ New Year’s Day BKT United Rugby Championship round 11 clash with Dragons RFC at...
Stephen Jones and Gethin Jenkins to leave their roles with Neil Jenkins and Jonathan Humphreys to remain
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyJonathan Humphreys and Neil Jenkins will stay on as part of Warren Gatland’s coaching team – as the new Wales boss confirms the first elements of his back room staff ahead of the 2023 Guinness...
Clubs Praised As URC Attracts Record Christmas Crowds
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyUnited Rugby Championship CEO Martin Anayi has praised the league’s clubs for drawing in over 117,000 fans over the Christmas weekend as a new record attendance was set for the festive fixtures. The...
Wales lock Rowlands to miss Six Nations after shoulder surgery
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWales lock Will Rowlands confirmed he will miss the Six Nations with a shoulder injury. The Dragons second row is set to return in April after undergoing surgery on the injury sustained...
Refereeing appointments confirmed for 2023 Six Nations
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe 2023 Guinness Six Nations have released the refereeing appointments for next year's clashes. Karl Dickson will be the man in the middle for the opening match while New Zealander James...
Dai Young ‘thrilled’ by Cardiff performances
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyCardiff Rugby director of rugby Dai Young admitted he has been “thrilled” by his side’s performances in the first two rounds of this season’s EPCR Challenge Cup. The...
Jake White: Champions Cup is tough
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyBulls director of rugby Jake White admitted after his side’s 44-14 rout at Exeter Chiefs in Round 2 of the Heineken Champions Cup that the tournament is harder than he initially anticipated. The...
Flanagan: Gonzalo on comeback trial
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyDragons Head Coach Dai Flanagan has revealed Argentine scrum half Gonzalo Bertranou is closing in on a playing return – but could be set to miss the festive fixtures. Bertranou, 28,...
