Glasgow Warriors appoint Franco Smith as Head Coach on an initial two-year contract
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyGlasgow Warriors have appointed Franco Smith as the club’s new Head Coach on an initial two-year contract. Smith, 50, joins from the Italian Rugby Federation where...
Bristol confirm six departures as 65% of the squad heads into their fourth season under Pat Lam
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyBristol Bears have confirmed the retained squad list from July 1st, 2021, with over 65% of the players in the first team squad now heading into at least their fourth season under Pat Lam. Tom...
Glasgow Warriors take on new scrum coach
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyGlasgow Warriors have announced that current Bristol Bears scrum guru Alasdair Dickinson is set to join the Scottish club’s coaching staff. Dickinson, who made 58 appearances for Scotland,...
Biggest moves and transfer rumours of the week
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAnother busy week in the player market this week with the major announcement of Beauden Barrett's move to Japan next year. We recap some of the biggest moves of the week as well as some of...
Top Stories of the Week
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyBeauden Barrett joins an illustrious group of players to join Suntory Sungoliath Beauden Barrett's move to Japanese side Suntory Sungoliath sees the All Black playmaker join an...
Bristol secure new scrum coach in ex-Scotland international
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyBristol Bearshave announced that they have secured the services of former Scotland international prop Alasdair Dickinson. Dickinson enjoyed a decorated career which involved 58 caps for Scotland...
Full Game: Scotland 15-21 Australia - November 2013
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAustralia ran in two tries as they were made to work hard for an untidy win over Scotland at Murrayfield back in November 2013. A clinical Israel Folau score put the Wallabies 13-6 up but Greig...
PRO14 Preview: Conference B
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWith the PRO14 returning this weekend we preview Conference B and give a few predictions on how each side will progress throughout the season and identify a few players who are set for big seasons. Benetton Rugby Last...
Alasdair Dickinson | Retirement interview
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyEdinburgh centurion and Scotland international prop, Alasdair Dickinson has announced his retirement from all forms of professional rugby. The 34-year-old signed for Edinburgh in 2004 after turning...
Former Scotland & Edinburgh Prop retires
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyEdinburgh centurion and Scotland international prop, Alasdair Dickinson has announced his retirement from all forms of professional rugby. The 34-year-old signed for Edinburgh in 2004 after turning...