Joe Schmidt announced as new Wallabies head coach
10 months ago by Ultimate RugbyRugby Australia has confirmed Joe Schmidt has been appointed as Wallabies coach. Schmidt signs a two-year deal starting in March, committing to the side until the end of the British and Irish Lions tour...
SA sides have all to play for in final pool rounds in Europe
10 months ago by Ultimate RugbyThe South African sides will have everything to play for this weekend as they embark on the final round of matches in the Investec Champions Cup and EPCR Challenge Cup, where four of the five teams will...
Additional fixtures announced in Bath Rugby calendar
10 months ago by Ultimate RugbyBath Rugby is pleased to confirm TWO additional fixtures in the club’s calendar, welcoming Gloucester Rugby and Leinster Rugby to The Rec. Seeing a replay of what is one of Bath Rugby’s...
Peter O’Mahony: Being named Ireland captain one of proudest moments of my life
10 months ago by Ultimate RugbyThe vastly-experienced Munster flanker has won 101 Test caps for his country. Peter O’Mahony says being selected to succeed Johnny Sexton as Ireland captain is one of the proudest moments of his...
Ireland announce squad to defend six nations title
10 months ago by Ultimate RugbyHead Coach Andy Farrell has today named a 34-player Ireland squad for the upcoming Guinness Men’s Six Nations, with Peter O’Mahony named to captain the team for the...
Leicester's George Martin faces short-term stint on sidelines
10 months ago by Ultimate RugbyLeicester Tigers lock George Martin has been ruled out for a number of weeks with a minor knee injury. Martin, outside-back Anthony Watson and scrumhalf Jack van Poortvliet will...
Munster backs Crowley's temperament
10 months ago by Ultimate RugbyIT HAD BEEN billed as a big question for Andy Farrell ahead of this Six Nations but when it comes down to it, there’s not much doubt about who will be wearing Ireland’s number 10 shirt in Marseille...
Byrne and Frawley to be assessed this week ahead of Leicester game
10 months ago by Ultimate RugbyLeinster Rugby Head Coach Leo Cullen has issued an injury update ahead of Saturday's Investec Champions Cup Pool 4 match against Leicester Tigers in Mattioli Woods Welford Road. (KO:...
Match Preview | Leinster v Stade Français
10 months ago by Ultimate RugbyLeinster and Stade Francias are on opposite ends of Pool 4 with the hosts unbeaten in the campaign and the visitors winless so far. “The Aviva is always a very special place to play in,”...
Match Preview: Tigers take on defending champions La Rochelle
10 months ago by Ultimate RugbyLeicester Tigers return to Investec Champions Cup action this Sunday as Dan McKellar’s side take on La Rochelle in front of a sold-out Stade Marcel Deflandre. Indeed, the tests only get more tough...
