Julien Marchand secures EPCR Player of the Year nomination
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyStade Toulousain captain Julien Marchand is among the nominees for the 2023 EPCR Player of the Year award after leading the five-time champions to four straight wins in this season’s pool stage. The...
Mike Haywood to retire at end of 2022/23 season
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyNorthampton Saints hooker Mike Haywood has announced his retirement from professional rugby at the end of the 2022/23 season. The 31-year-old has made an incredible 269 appearances to...
Joe Marler recommits to Harlequins
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyHarlequins has announced that iconic prop Joe Marler has signed a new deal with the Club. A homegrown Harlequins Academy product, since making his debut during the 2009/10 season, the 32-year-old...
All Blacks XV to play two matches in Japan
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyThe All Blacks XV will play two matches in Japan against the Japan XV in Tokyo and Japan's National Team, the Brave Blossoms in Kumamoto this July, New Zealand Rugby (NZR) and Japan Rugby Football Union...
Pete Wilkins to take the reigns at Connacht
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyConnacht Rugby and the IRFU are delighted to announce the appointment of Pete Wilkins as Head Coach of Connacht Rugby, assuming overall responsibility for the Professional team from next season.Following...
Javan Sebastian to join Edinburgh next season
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyJavan Sebastian is to join Edinburgh Rugby for next season, the Scarlets can confirm. The 28-year-old tight-head prop has played 64 games for the Scarlets over two spells, sandwiching a season...
Meet Steff Evans: Welsh Rugby’s Record-Breaking Answer to Harry Kane
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyHe’s been dubbed Welsh rugby’s answer to Harry Kane and Steff Evans is certainly one prolific finisher. The Scarlets winger is now his country’s all-time top try scorer in the...
Munster Injury Update: Conway out for 3-4 months
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Munster squad returned to training at the HPC on Monday to begin preparations for next Friday’s URC round 14 clash against Ospreys at Thomond Park (7.35pm). Roman Salanoa has been called...
Scarlets the main attacking threat in Challenge Cup
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyWith the pool stage of the EPCR Challenge Cup now over, we look back at the leading attackers over the four rounds, with players from Pool B winners Scarlets heading two categories. Carries...
2023 EPCR Player of the Year award – nominees announced
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyFollowing another series of impressive performances during the Champions Cup pool stage, the current EPCR Player of the Year, Leinster Rugby’s Josh van der Flier, is again a contender for one of...
