Lions management takes Australian offer off the table
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAustralia’s offer to host the British & Irish Lions series against the Springboks has been turned down by the Lions board. The Lions are due to tour South Africa later this year but...
Beauden Barrett takes a swipe at stoppages in the Premiership
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAll Blacks playmaker Beauden Barrett has taken a swipe at the Premiership, questioning why water carriers often come on when there is a break in play. Barrett has found immediate success with...
B&I Lions Turn Down Australia's Offer To Host Tour
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe British and Irish Lions board has turned down an offer from Australia to stage their tour of South Africa this year which is under threat because of the Covid-19 crisis, British media reported. The...
England flanker Willis could be out for a year
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyJack Willis suffered serious knee ligament damage in England's loss to Italy and is facing a year on the sidelines. England flanker Jack Willis could be out for a year after suffering a serious...
All 13 of Sam Simmonds' tries so far this season
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyExeter Chiefs' back-rower Sam Simmond has dotted down 13 times in the Premiership so far this season. He has scored three against Harlequins, two against Bath, Gloucester, London Irish and has...
Nigel Owens backs Wales speedster Rees-Zammit for B&I Lions
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyNigel Owens has backed Wales’ flyer Louis Rees-Zammit to force his way into the British & Irish Lions reckoning. Owens is the first referee to officiate 100 test matches and has...
Wales duo Hardy and Biggar nursing injury problems
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyScrum-half Kieran Hardy has been released from the Wales Six Nations squad, while Dan Biggar also has an injury problem. Kieran Hardy has been released from the Wales squad after suffering a...
Gareth Anscombe set to play in Rainbow Cup
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWelsh rugby have been handed a huge boost as Ospreys head coach Toby Booth reveals Gareth Anscombe set to play in Rainbow Cup. The 27-cap player has been on the sidelines since August...
Kyle Eastmond makes move back to Rugby League
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyKyle Eastmond has returned to Super League after agreeing a two-year contract with Leeds Rhinos following spells at Bath, Wasps and Leicester. “I achieved what I wanted to achieve...
Biggar ruled out of Northampton's Premiership clash against Harlequins
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyDan Biggar is set to miss Northampton’s Premiership game against Harlequins on Sunday with a leg injury picked up in the England win. “Dan has got an injury that he is nursing...
