Johnny Sexton faces potential ban which could hamper World Cup preparations
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyIreland captain Johnny Sexton could see his World Cup preparations hampered after misconduct complaints were lodged following his behaviour towards match officials in the wake of Leinster’s Heineken...
World Rugby U20 Championship 2023: Pool A preview
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyFRANCE Seeding for 2023: 1Tournaments played: 12 (2008-19)Best finish: Champions (2018, 2019)Worst finish: Ninth (2016)U20 Championship match record: Played 60 / Won 40 / Drawn 1 / Lost 19U20 Championship...
Scott Baldwin joins Newcastle Falcons as defence coach
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyWales hooker Scott Baldwin will complete Newcastle Falcons’ staff for the new season after signing up as defence coach. The 34-year-old has retired from playing to focus on his new role...
Bath announce Scott and Robinson join the coaching set up
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyAt the commencement of pre-season training, Head of Rugby Johann van Graan has added Andy Robinson and Stevie Scott to his coaching team for the 2023/24 season. With 249 Bath Rugby appearances...
Harlequins confirm men’s coaching structure
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyHarlequins have today confirmed its senior Men's coaching structure for the 2023/24 season. Following the conclusion of the 2022/23 season, the Club has undertaken a review of the coaching department,...
Preview: Crusaders vs Fijian Drua
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyFijian Drua will look to test the Canterbury Crusaders' physical limits when they take on the injury-hit champions in their Super Rugby Pacific quarter-final on Saturday, coach Mick Byrne said. The Crusaders...
Gregor Brown Extends Glasgow Warriors Deal
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyGlasgow Warriors have secured the services of one of Scotland’s most promising young back-row talents ahead of the 2023/24 season, after Gregor Brown agreed to extend his stay with the Scotstoun...
URC Awards: 2022/23 Elite XV Has Been Named
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyAll five participating nations were represented in the United Rugby Championship Elite XV for the 2022/23 season. Ireland accounted for six of the 15 players selected, which were determined by...
Scotland name training squad for 2023 Rugby World Cup
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyHead coach Gregor Townsend has named an extended 41-player Scotland squad for this year’s Rugby World Cup. The group will be led by captain Jamie Ritchie and will be trimmed...
Women’s Six Nations Preview: Scotland vs Italy
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyScotland are still searching for their first win of the 2023 Women's Six Nations ahead of a Round 4 clash with an Italy side that will be flying high following their triumph over Ireland last week. The...
