Cardiff Rugby v Benetton preview
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyReleased at the end of last season, Welsh international centre Willis Halaholo is now back starting for Cardiff having signed a short-term contract. Looking ahead to the season opener, newly promoted...
Connacht v Ospreys preview
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyOspreys great Justin Tipuric makes his 200th appearance for the region as he captains them from the openside flank at the Galway Sportsground. Meanwhile, centre Tom Farrell brings up the century for Connacht,...
Matthew Morgan announces retirement from rugby
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyMatthew Morgan has announced his retirement from rugby due to injury. The elusive full-back underwent knee surgery earlier in the year but has been unable to recover to resume training. The 31-year-old...
URC Round 1 Match Officials
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe appointments for the United Rugby Championship fixtures in Round 1 have been confirmed and are available alongside the TV listings below. SATURDAY, OCTOBER 21 Zebre Parma v Ulster Stadio Lanfranchi,...
Williams Backs Old Rivals to Lead Welsh Hopes
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWing wizard Shane Williams believes the Scarlets will be the strongest performing Welsh team in the BKT United Rugby Championship this season. He also feels there will be an opportunity for a number of...
Bok Titans to spearhead Ireland's redemption
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAs Ireland grieves a disappointing 2023 Rugby World Cup exit, Steven Kitshoff is the embodiment of hope and revival for an Ulster team determined to bounce back in the 2023-24 BKT United Rugby Championship. Like...
Pat Lam on Bristol Bears - Season Preview
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyTwo seasons on from finishing first, Bristol Bears finished ninth in the Gallagher Premiership Rugby table last time out. Pat Lam’s side will be hoping to challenge back towards the top end this...
5 talking points as Wales face Argentina for a Rugby World Cup semi-final spot
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWales have lost only two of their 11 Tests against the Pumas. Wales will target a third Rugby World Cup semi-final appearance in the last four tournaments when they tackle Argentina on Saturday. The...
Wales star Jac Morgan hailed as a ‘hybrid’ of Sam Warburton and Justin Tipuric
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyJac Morgan has received a ringing endorsement of his all-round quality as he prepares for Saturday’s Rugby World Cup quarter-final appointment with Argentina. Wales co-captain Morgan is expected...
Wales’ Gareth Thomas has first-hand experience of Georgia threat
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyGareth Thomas knows from painful experience the misery that Georgia’s forwards can inflict on opponents. Wales need one point from Saturday’s Pool C finale against Georgia in Nantes to guarantee...
