Six Nations enters exclusive discussions with BBC & ITV
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbySix Nations Rugby today confirmed that it has entered into exclusive discussions with BBC and ITV after an agreement in principle was reached relating to all three Six Nations Championships (Men’s...
Michael Cheika appointed NEC Green Rockets Director of Rugby
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyTop League side NEC Green Rockets have announced that former Australian coach Michael Cheika has been appointed Director of Rugby. In a statement, the club said, "NEC Green Rockets will...
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...
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...
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...
Scott Otten announces retirement on medical advice
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyOspreys hooker Scott Otten has announced his retirement from professional rugby with immediate effect. The Swansea-born forward has been advised to retire on medical advice. pic.twitter.com/sGxUW8GJdi —...
Steff Hughes signs new Scarlets deal
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyScarlets centre Steff Hughes has signed a contract extension at his home-town club. Hughes came through the Academy system at the Scarlets and now in his eighth season is closing on a...
Scarlets confirm a dozen player departures
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyScarlets have confirmed that the following players will be leaving the club at the end of the 2020-21 season. Scarlets executive chairman Simon Muderack said: “Unfortunately, every year we have...
Kieran Read Retires
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFollowig Toyota Verblitz missing out on the Top League Final after a loss to Panasonic Wild Knights, Kieran Read announced his retirement from the game. A look back at the best facts and stats...
Top Semi-Finals: Hooper clashes with former Wallabies, Barrett faces Marx
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe semi-finals of the Japanese Top League kick off this weekend with Toyota Verblitz taking on the Panasonic Wild Knights on Saturday and Suntory Sungoliath facing Kubota Spears on Sunday. Director...
