Alex Cuthbert - A very busy man both on and off the field
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyIt was understandably frustrating for Alex Cuthbert to be out of action for a year, but he did at least have plenty to keep him occupied off the field. Aside from his rehabilitation from foot and calf...
All You Need To Know | Ospreys v Munster
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyMunster are on the road to Wales on Friday night for a URC Round 12 clash against Ospreys with a 7.35pm kick-off in Swansea. Find out all you need to know about the game below. Where? Swansea.com Stadium When? Friday,...
Women’s Six Nations: How teams can qualify for WXV, Women’s RWC 2025
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyStade Marie-Marvingt, located inside the iconic Circuit des 24 Heures du Mans, will double as the start line for the Guinness Women’s Six Nations 2024 this weekend. Ireland are Saturday’s...
Four uncapped players named in Springbok Women team against Spain
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbySpringbok Women’s coach Louis Koen has included four uncapped players – two in the starting pack and two on the bench – when they play Spain in a one-off Test at Pepe Rojo Stadium in...
All Blacks icon poised for shock Test comeback
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyAll Blacks legend Sam Whitelock is considering a shock comeback to the international arena, according to a New Zealand Herald report. The Herald reported that new All Blacks coach Scott Robertson had...
Scotland's 1984 Grand Slam – Part one
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyIt’s perhaps little known, but Scotland won what could be considered de facto Grand Slams in 1933 and 1938. With France having been expelled from the Five Nations Championship after 1931 over...
Leicester Tigers sign Wales international prop Nicky Smith
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyLeicester Tigers are pleased to announce Wales international loosehead prop Nicky Smith will join the club from next season on a multi-year agreement. Smith, 29, has made more than 170 appearances for...
Six Nations record-breaker Lamaro living for the moment in Italian Rugby
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyAs far as Michele Lamaro is concerned, the future has already arrived for Italian rugby. The inspirational flanker has just captained the Azzurri to their best ever Six Nations campaign, with wins over...
Scotland announce fixtures
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyScotland will play four Tests at Scottish Gas Murrayfield in November as part of the 2024 Autumn Nations Series. First up, Gregor Townsend’s side host Fiji on Saturday 2 November,...
Munster contract news as Billy Burns signs
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyMunster Rugby and the IRFU are pleased to confirm that Billy Burns will join the province next year with John Ryan and Cian Hurley signing contract extensions. 29-year-old Ireland international Billy...
