Andy Farrell lines up four potential replacements for CJ Stander
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe confirmation of Ireland's Summer Series squad has officially brought an end to CJ Stander's playing career both in and for Ireland. The 31-year-old made 51 appearances in the Green...
The 11 uncapped players included in the Ireland squad
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyLeinster lock James Ryan will captain Ireland during their Summer Series tests against Japan and USA with 11 uncapped players included in the squad. Commenting on the squad Andy Farrell said: "I...
Ireland Squad Confirmed For Summer Series
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAndy Farrell and the coaching team have named a 37 man squad for the Summer Series which features two Tests in July against Japan and the USA at the Aviva Stadium. The match against Japan...
Simon Middleton and Emily Scarratt awarded MBEs
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyEngland Women head coach Simon Middleton and vice-captain Emily Scarratt have been awarded MBEs for services to rugby football and rugby union respectively.Giles Hilton, chairman and commercial manager...
Everything you need to know about the Rainbow Cup clash between the Sharks and Bulls
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe race for top spot in the PRO14 Rainbow Cup SA is going down to the wire as the Sharks and Bulls meet in Durban on Saturday for a place in next weekend’s North v South final. The match...
USA accepted as bid candidate to host RWC 2027, 2029 and/or 2031
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe United States has been formally accepted as a candidate to host one or more of the upcoming Rugby World Cup events in 2027, 2029 and/or 2031. Subsequently, the United States will move...
Breakdown of the 21 uncapped players included in the England squad
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyEddie Jones has named a 34-player England squad to begin preparations for their summer series of fixtures against the USA and Canada. The England boss is having a look at the youth in the...
21 uncapped players included in England training squad
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyEddie Jones has named a 34-player training squad as England begin preparations for their summer series. The squad will meet up at The Lensbury on Monday 14 June for a five-day training camp. With...
Where are they now? The 2009 Emerging Springboks that drew with the Lions
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyIn 2009, the British and Irish Lions were dealt a blow in their preparations for the test Series against the Springboks as they failed to put an Emerging Springbok side away drawing 13 all in Cape...
Two assistants brought in for England's summer tests
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyEddie Jones has added to his coaching staff for England’s summer series of fixtures. Ed Robinson and Alex Codling will join the coaching team for the three matches. Robinson, who is...
