Ireland two steps from Grand Slam glory as Farrell hails Rome visitors for winning 'proper Test match'
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAndy Farrell was relieved Ireland "found a way" to overcome an impressive Italy side as his team stayed on course for a Grand Slam by winning 34-20 in Rome. Mack Hansen crossed for two tries, including...
Six Nations Preview: France vs Scotland
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThere was a time when odd years in the Guinness Six Nations meant for a tough time for Scotland, such was their record at Twickenham and the Stade de France. Until 2021, they had not managed a win at...
Hungry Lion Emmanuel Tshituka wants to feast on Glasgow
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyEmmanuel Tshituka has stepped out of the shadow of older brother Vincent and into the vanguard of an Lions pack on the hunt for redemption when they host Franco Smith’s high-flying Glasgow Warriors...
Hamish Watson returns to Scotland starting line up
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyHead coach Gregor Townsend has made one change to Scotland’s starting line-up for round three of the 2023 Guinness Six Nations, with Hamish Watson named at openside flanker for Sunday’s...
Rebels Sign Taniela Tupou
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Melbourne Rebels and Rugby Australia have confirmed Wallabies’ star Taniela Tupou has officially joined the Rebels on a multi-year deal. Tupou will arrive in Melbourne at...
Pete Wilkins to take the reigns at Connacht
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyConnacht Rugby and the IRFU are delighted to announce the appointment of Pete Wilkins as Head Coach of Connacht Rugby, assuming overall responsibility for the Professional team from next season.Following...
Javan Sebastian to join Edinburgh next season
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyJavan Sebastian is to join Edinburgh Rugby for next season, the Scarlets can confirm. The 28-year-old tight-head prop has played 64 games for the Scarlets over two spells, sandwiching a season...
Blade Thomson to retire from rugby
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyBlade Thomson has announced he is to retire from rugby. The 32-year-old back-rower is to hang up his boots following a head injury. Signed from the Wellington-based Hurricanes in 2018,...
Blair Kinghorn comfortable taking a back seat to ‘world-class’ Finn Russell
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyEdinburgh fly-half Blair Kinghorn admits he can have no complaints about losing the Scotland number 10 jersey to the resurgent Finn Russell over the past few months. The 26-year-old looked...
