Gareth Thomas feels a fast start will be key for Wales victory against Ireland
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyGareth Thomas believes a fast start is vital for Wales in their quest to claim an odds-defying victory over Guinness Six Nations title favourites Ireland on Saturday. Wales have been largely written off,...
DHL Stormers can clinch SA Shield in Pretoria
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWith just two points separating the log leaders from Cape Town and the second-placed Northern Gautengers, it is impossible to underplay the significance to the destination of the South African Shield of...
Dan McFarland departs Ulster Rugby
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyDan McFarland has stepped down as head coach of Ulster with immediate effect, with Ireland U20 coach Richie Murphy set to take charge on an interim basis after the Six Nations. McFarland leaves after...
Wales U20s name side to face Ireland U20s
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFor the third consecutive game the back-line remains intact while there are three changes in the pack with two positional switches in the engine room. Scarlets’ loosehead prop Josh Morse will earn...
England U20's to face Scotland revealed
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyMark Mapletoft and Andy Titterrell have selected their matchday 23 for the challenge of Scotland in the third round of the 2024 Under-20 Men’s Six Nations Championship. The encounter will...
Gareth Thomas feels a fast start will be key for Wales victory against Ireland
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyGareth Thomas believes a fast start is vital for Wales in their quest to claim an odds-defying victory over Guinness Six Nations title favourites Ireland on Saturday. Wales have been largely written off,...
Hodge Appointed Ireland Elite Player Pathway And U18 Men’s Head Coach
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe IRFU is today delighted to announce the appointment of Michael Hodge as its new Elite Player Pathway and U18 Men’s Head Coach. A former Australia Men’s Sevens international and NSW Waratahs...
Scotland hoping Darcy Graham will return after Six Nations showdown with England
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyGraham missed the opening two matches of the championship against Wales and France with a quad problem. Scotland are hopeful that talismanic wing Darcy Graham will be fit enough to play a part in the...
International Double Header at Twickenham Stadium announced
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyCompeting for the Qatar Airways Cup in a blockbuster day of rugby in June. Four heavyweights of world rugby will grace the Twickenham Stadium turf in an historic double header of fixtures on Saturday...
Rob Howley demands ‘comfort in the chaos’ from Wales in Ireland showdown
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWales last won a Six Nations away game against Ireland in 2012. Rob Howley says Wales will aim to create rugby chaos when they face what most people believe is mission improbable against Ireland on Saturday. Wales...
