Clash of the Challenge Cup Titans: Leicester vs Montpellier
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe final of the Challenge Cup will be a hot contest between the men of Leicester and those of Montpellier. Leicester ousted Ulster in the semi-final to gain entrance into the grand showpiece,...
5 Facts on Luke Cowan-Dickie
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyOne of four Exeter players to make the Lions squad for the summer tour to South Africa, Luke Cowan-Dickie has earned 31 England caps since making his debut in 2015. The 27-year-old...
Glasgow Warriors Club Centurion Fusaro Retires
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyGlasgow Warriors and Scotland flanker Chris Fusaro has announced that he will be retiring from professional rugby at the end of the 2020/21 season, as the openside calls time on a career that saw him take...
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...
The ridiculous stats behind Sam Simmonds' record breaking Premiership season
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyExeter Chiefs no.8 Sam Simmonds now holds the record for most tries scored in a Premiership season. The 2021 British and Irish Lions squad member broke the record that was jointly held by Dominic...
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...
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...
Dates confirmed for World Cup Sevens in Cape Town
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe eighth edition of the Sevens Rugby World Cup will be held in Cape Town over the weekend of 9-11 September 2022, it has been announced. The tournament will be contested by 24 men’s...
Eastmond Announces Retirement
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyDual code England international Kyle Eastmond, 31, has announced his retirement from playing professional rugby, confirms Leeds Rhinos. Eastmond returned to Rugby League when...
Rob Baxter confirms Jack Nowell could be out for 'few weeks'
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyExeter Chiefs director of rugby Rob Baxter has revealed that winger Jack Nowell is expected to be on the sidelines for few weeks following his latest injury setback. The England international...
