Opening Rounds of the PRO14 Rainbow Cup Confirmed
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe PRO14 Rainbow Cup will kick-off on the weekend of April 24 with fixtures for the first three rounds now confirmed. Three weekends of derby action will be followed by cross-hemisphere...
Amazon to take a cut of the Six Nations broadcasting - report
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Six Nations television rights are expected to be split between Amazon and terrestrial broadcasters according to a report by the Times. From next year, a share of the Six Nations broadcasting...
PRO14 set broadcast set for a shake up with RTE favourites - report
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Pro 14 could return to terrestrial television next season according to a report in the Irish Times. The report states that RTÉ are strong contenders to take over the tournament’s...
Jamie Roberts picks his British and Irish Lions XV to face the Springboks
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWales centre and two-time British and Irish Lions tourist Jamie Roberts has included seven Welshman in his Lions XV to face the Springboks. In an interview with Sky Sports Rugby Union, Roberts...
France lock Paul Willemse suspended after red card for 'eye area contact'
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFrance will be without lock Paul Willemse as they face Scotland in the Six Nations decider on Friday. The second-rower has been banned for just two games after appearing before a disciplinary...
Reds change four for Waratahs clash
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Queensland Reds have made four changes to their starting XV for Saturday’s away match against the Waratahs in Sydney. Ryan Smith will make his starting debut at lock, while the versatile...
England to conduct 'brutally honest' Six Nations review but won't rush decision on Jones future
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyEddie Jones will be given time to provide his assessment of the Six Nations as England consider possible changes before the 2023 World Cup. England will conduct a "brutally honest" internal...
Galthie accuses Wales players over Willemse red as Fickou targets Scots
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFrance were hindered by Paul Willemse's red against Wales, an incident Fabien Galthie discussed at length after a dramatic Six Nations win. France coach Fabien Galthie accused Wales'...
Ibanez hails France belief after last-gasp win over Wales
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFrance scored two late tries to deny Wales the Grand Slam and keep their hopes of winning the Six Nations alive in Paris. Raphael Ibanez paid tribute to France's unbreakable belief after...
Wales pay the penalty as France dash Grand Slam hopes at the death
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyIt seemed Wales were certain to win a Six Nations Grand Slam, but France – and Brice Dulin in particular – had other ideas. So near and yet so far for Wales, who...
