Dumke to lead Springbok Women against Australia
2 months ago by Ultimate RugbyLusanda Dumke will lead the Springbok Women into battle on Saturday when they take on Australia at Athlone Stadium in Cape Town in the second round of WXV 2. Dumke, playing in her 32nd Test, will...
Millard only change for Cardiff ahead of Warriors encounter
2 months ago by Ultimate RugbyCardiff Rugby have made one change as they host reigning champions Glasgow Warriors at the Arms Park on Friday night. The Blue & Blacks are currently two from two in the United Rugby Championship...
Scarlets show four changes for Connacht test
2 months ago by Ultimate RugbyScarlets take on Connacht at Parc y Scarlets on Friday night (19:35; BBC Wales) showing four personnel changes from the side that took the field against Cardiff last weekend. Head coach Dwayne...
Yapp recalls Wood to Wallaroos side
2 months ago by Ultimate RugbyWallaroos coach Jo Yapp has parachuted scrum half Samantha Wood straight into the side to face South Africa on Sunday (AEST) in the second round of the WXV competition. Wood will start on the bench after...
Scarlets v Connacht: The last time they met
2 months ago by Ultimate RugbySome URC action this Friday 4th October 2024 when Connacht head to Wales to take on Scarlets at Parc y Scarlets. Preview: After the opening two rounds Pete Wilkins side sit third in the standings...
Meet Gareth Thomas: The late developer who has become Wales’ number one No 1
2 months ago by Ultimate RugbyNo player has started more Test matches for Wales over the past 12 months than Gareth Thomas. He may not have the public profile of some of his team-mates, but the Ospreys prop has established...
Match Officials for Round 3 of the URC
2 months ago by Ultimate RugbyThe match officials appointments of the BKT United Rugby Championship Round 3 fixtures have been confirmed and are available alongside TV listings below. FRIDAY, OCTOBER 4 Scarlets v Connacht Parc...
Wales star Grady loving his rugby - wherever he plays!
2 months ago by Ultimate RugbyHow best to utilise the undoubted talents of Mason Grady is one of the big debates in Welsh rugby. At 6ft 5ins and 17st 9lbs, with bags of pace and power, the 22-year-old Cardiff Rugby star has...
'Frustrated' Schmidt eager to improve after disappointing Rugby Championship
2 months ago by Ultimate RugbyAustralia won just once at the Rugby Championship, and Joe Schmidt was frustrated after back-to-back losses to the All Blacks. Wallabies coach Joe Schmidt is determined to build on a disappointing...
Top 3: Quick men in Round 2 of the Premiership
2 months ago by Ultimate RugbyIt is a wingers’ league and we are just living in it. That was certainly how it felt in Round 2 of Gallagher Premiership Rugby where wingers combined for 12 tries across five matches on a thrilling...