Munster Rugby: Two arrivals, three contract extensions confirmed
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyMunster Rugby and the IRFU have confirmed the contract extensions for Tom Ahern, Calvin Nash and Fineen Wycherley while prop John Ryan returns as short-term injury cover and Irish-qualified centre...
England injury update: Farrell withdraws from training camp
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyOwen Farrell (concussion), Jonny May (elbow) and Henry Arundell (foot) have withdrawn from the England squad who will travel to Jersey today after sustaining injuries in their weekend games. Tom...
Finn Russell stars in Racing 92's victory after selection snub
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFinn Russell has responded to his Scotland selection snub in sensational fashion steering Racing 92 to a 38-31 victory over Top 14 champions Montpellier. Scotland head coach Gregor Townsend challenged...
Alex Goode seals Saracens win as the injuries rack up for Eddie Jones
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAlex Goode slotted the match-winning penalty for Saracens in a closely fought Premiership match against Exeter Chiefs with England star Owen Farrell leaving the pitch in the second half. Saracens'...
Jamie Ritchie captains Scotland, Finn Russell omitted from Autumn Nations Series squad
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyEdinburgh Rugby flanker Jamie Ritchie has been named Scotland captain for the Autumn Nations Series ahead of the matches against Australia, Fiji, New Zealand and Argentina at BT Murrayfield. The...
England to play Ireland away ahead of 2023 Rugby World Cup
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyEngland will play Ireland away next summer as part of their preparations for the 2023 Rugby World Cup. Eddie Jones’ side will travel to Dublin to take on the Irish at the Aviva Stadium on...
Finn Russell dropped from Scotland squad - report
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFinn Russell is set to be omitted from the Scotland squad to be named later today (Wednesday). The 30-year-old flyhalf was rested for Scotland's July test in South America, along with...
Matt Philip ruled out of Australia's end of year tour
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAustralia have been dealt an injury blow ahead of the Autumn Nations Series with Matt Phillip ruled out with an ACL injury. The knee injury was picked up ahead of the Wallabies' departure on Wednesday...
5 uncapped players named in Wales' 35-player squad for the Autumn Nations Series
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWales men’s head coach Wayne Pivac has named a 35-player squad for the 2022 Autumn Nations Series. Leigh Halfpenny, Ken Owens and Justin Tipuric are back for international...
Grand slam winners return for France, eight uncapped players named in Autumn Nations Series Squad
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFrance head coach Fabien Galthie has named a 42-man squad for the Autumn Nations Cup. France host Australia in their opening game on 5 November at the Stade de France before fronting...
