Defence-Splitting Grady Seeking Welsh Derby Revenge
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyMason Grady says he has his mojo back and he will be out to prove it as he goes in search of revenge in this weekend’s BKT URC Welsh derby. By his own admission, the 21-year-old Cardiff Rugby threequarter...
Jacques Nienaber's new Leinster journey and what to expect
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyJacques Nienaber’s tenure as a senior coach at Leinster began with a round of applause ahead of a team meeting on Monday morning. That was the extent of the fanfare. A two-time World Cup winning...
Farrell takes a break to focus on mental health
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyEngland captain Owen Farrell will not be available for the 2024 Six Nations after deciding to take a break from international rugby "to prioritise his and his family's mental wellbeing". In a statement...
Six Nations Target For Centre Of Wales Attention Williams
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyKeiran Williams has been set the target of forcing his way into Wales’ Guinness Six Nations squad, having put the hangover from World Cup rejection behind him. The 25-year-old Ospreys centre...
Hunt and Wyrwas awarded England contracts
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyScrum-half duo Natasha ‘Mo’ Hunt and Ella Wyrwas have been awarded Red Roses contracts.Debuting against USA in 2011, becoming Red Rose 161, Hunt has featured 67 times for her country to date...
Former England rugby captain Sarah Hunter enjoying ‘not feeling beaten up’
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyEngland Women’s most capped player was made a a CBE for services to rugby union. Former England Women’s rugby union captain Sarah Hunter has said she is enjoying no longer “feeling beaten...
Taine Plumtree injury causes doubt for Six Nations
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWales and Scarlets back row Taine Plumtree is a doubt for the 2024 Six Nations after picking up a shoulder injury. Plumtree was absent from Scarlets' loss to Ospreys over the weekend. After...
United Rugby Championship Round 6 Wrap-Up
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyA magic fixture and a bumper crowd Leo Cullen says there was something for everyone in a “magic fixture” as his Leinster team beat champions Munster 21-16 at a packed Aviva Stadium. A crowd...
SA sides excite on local soil in Vodacom URC
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyA successful conversion by big Willem Alberts summed up the Vodacom United Rugby Championship weekend from a local perspective as the three South African sides playing at home ran amok against their visitors...
Match Preview: Ospreys v Scarlets
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFor these two teams, there’s no game quite like it. It’s the west Wales derby and it means a huge amount, as long-serving Ospreys prop Nicky Smith confirms. “I would be lying if...
