Match Preview: Ulster v Connacht
11 months ago by Ultimate RugbyHaving started the season so well, Connacht now head to Belfast on the back of four successive defeats in all competitions. They have conceded 173 points along the way, losing to Vodacom Bulls (53-27)...
Hutchinson and Dingwall return for Northampton Saints at Gloucester
11 months ago by Ultimate RugbyRory Hutchinson and Fraser Dingwall both return to Northampton Saints’ starting line-up this weekend, with pair both selected in the centres as the men in Black, Green and Gold head to Gloucester. Saints...
Louw leads a strong herd travelling south hunting for a Christmas win
11 months ago by Ultimate RugbyElrigh Louw leads a determined Vodacom Bulls side who travel to the Cape for the first instalment of the North-South derby in the current 2023/24 season. This round 8 festive clash of the Vodacom United...
Peter Horne appointed Rugby Australia's new High Performance Director, David Nucifora joins as advisor
11 months ago by Ultimate RugbyRugby Australia has announced the appointment of Peter Horne as the new Director of High Performance of Rugby. It comes as RA confirms David Nucifora will return to Australia to serve as a High Performance...
Mack's back to face Ulster
11 months ago by Ultimate RugbyMack Hansen returns to the starting XV ahead of tomorrow's interpro derby as Connacht travel up to Belfast to take on Ulster in Kingspan Stadium (7.35pm). The Irish international missed last weekends...
In-form Hartley retains spot in starting line up
11 months ago by Ultimate RugbyOLLY HARTLEY IS LOOKING TO BUILD ON HIS FINE FORM AS HE GETS ANOTHER CHANCE IN THE 12 SHIRT FOR FRIDAY’S CRUCIAL TOP OF THE TABLE GALLAGHER PREMIERSHIP CLASH AGAINST SALE SHARKS AT THE SALFORD STADIUM. The...
Team news: Sale Sharks v Saracens
11 months ago by Ultimate RugbySharks DoR Alex Sanderson has brought back the big guns for the visit of Saracens in the Gallagher Premiership as Manu Tuilagi, George Ford and captain Ben Curry all return after missing the narrow Champions...
England international signs new deal with Leicester Tigers
11 months ago by Ultimate RugbyEngland lock George Martin has signed a new "multi-year" deal with Leicester Tigers. The 22-year-old has featured 69 times for Tigers, having come through their academy to make his first-team debut...
URC: Ulster up for Connacht challenge
11 months ago by Ultimate RugbyUlster halted a three-match losing run when they saw off Top 14 leader Racing92 in their Champions Cup game in Belfast. Defence coach Jonny Bell believes the province must carry the confidence...
Champions Cup Team of the Week Round 2
11 months ago by Ultimate RugbyRound two of the Champions Cup is complete with six games finishing with seven or less points splitting the sides. Away wins for Glasgow, Bath, Toulouse and Leicester in the competition with Toulouse the...