Christmas comes early for the Dragons fans as Williams pens a new deal

5 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Dragons Scrumhalf Rhodri Williams has penned a new deal, committing his future to the region.   Williams, who has made 35 appearances for Dragons since joining from Bristol Bears in 2018, has today...

Watch: Rory Best finishes off his career with a telling-off from Nigel Owens

5 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Rory Best captained the Barbarians in his final game as a professional in a cracking contest against Wales on Saturday as Wales ran out 43-33 winners in front of 62,000 enthusiastic fans.   Best...

Watch: The Barbarian's Kiwi contingent pay tribute to Rory Best

5 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Rory Best brought an end to his illustrious career in the Barbarians clash with Wales at the Principality stadium on Saturday.   The clash didn't quite go Best's way as the Barbarians fell to 43-33...

Willis Halaholo to undergo surgery

5 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Cardiff Blues have today confirmed that Willis Halaholo suffered an acute cruciate ligament injury during Saturday's Challenge Cup clash with Leicester Tigers.   The centre will undergo surgery...

Best and Brits set for final farewells at the Principality

5 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

The Barbarians squad as has joined up in Cardiff to prepare for the final match of their November tour.   Three legends of the game will be preparing to say different farewells in Wales this week.   Ireland’s...

Wayne Pivac names his first Wales squad that will take on Barbarian

5 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Wales head coach Wayne Pivac has named a 35-man squad to prepare for his first fixture in charge against the Barbarians at Principality Stadium on November 30.   The squad features 20 forwards and...

Pieretto props up Exeter Chiefs

5 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Exeter Chiefs have bolstered their squad with the signing of Argentinian prop Enrique Pieretto until the end of the season.     Chiefs’ Director of Rugby, Rob Baxter, has moved swiftly...

Pete Samu and Joe Powell to Represent Barbarians

5 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Brumbies stars Pete Samu and Joe Powell have been selected to represent the famous Barbarians club on their three-match tour this November.    The duo will pull on the black and white hooped...

Clermont coach linked with Fiji job - report

5 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Clermont could be in the market for a new head coach by the end of the season according to a report in Midi Olympique.     Franck Azéma has been on Clermont's payroll as a coach since...

Springboks World Cup winners in Jones' Barbarians squad

5 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Eddie Jones will coach a Barbarians side including four of South Africa's Rugby World Cup winners against Fiji just two weeks after they beat his England side in the Rugby World Cup final.     Makazole...