Caolin Blade to earn 150th cap as Connacht aim for SA clean sweep against Sharks
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Connacht management team have named their matchday 23 for tomorrow’s URC fixture against the Sharks in Durban (k/o 3.05pm Irish time). A win for Andy Friend’s side would...
SA Rugby report a small surplus for 2021
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Springboks’ return to the playing field in 2021 ensured the South African Rugby Union (SARU) was able to report a small surplus for 2021, the union reported on Friday. Lions Series...
Just One Current England Star Makes Sir Ian McGeechan's All-Time England XV
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyBritish and Irish Lions legend Sir Ian McGeechan has selected his all-time England XV in his latest column for the Telegraph. Just one of Eddie Jones' current England players makes McGeechan's...
George North set for Ospreys return
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWales' back George North is set to make his return from injury for Ospreys this weekend after a year on the sidelines. The 102-cap Wales international ruptured his anterior cruciate...
Connacht injury update
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyStar Connacht centre Bundee Aki is one of three players carrying some knocks from the Irish outfit’s recent clash against the Lions in Johannesburg. Connacht managed to stick one on...
Friend rings the changes for Connacht's clash in Johannesburg
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyConnacht boss Andy Friend has rung the changes for his side’s encounter with the Lions in Johannesburg on Saturday. Connacht have had a tough fortnight, losing out to fellow Irish...
Robbie Henshaw extends with Leinster until July 2025
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyLeinster Rugby and the IRFU have confirmed that Robbie Henshaw has extended his contract to July 2025. Henshaw won various player of the year awards in 2021 for his stellar performances...
Fassi returns as Sharks name a strong lineup to Leinster
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Sharks will look to returning Springbok, fullback Aphelele Fassi, to bring his special form of magic on Saturday when the team hosts Leinster at Hollywoodbets Kings Park in a massive Vodacom United...
Connacht Squad - South Africa Tour
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Connacht coaching team have selected a 28-man squad to travel to South Africa for the upcoming URC games against the Emirates Lions and the Cell C Sharks.The squad departs from Dublin today (Sunday)...
Gareth Davies signs new Scarlets contract
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWales and British & Irish Lions scrum-half Gareth Davies has signed a new Scarlets contract. The 31-year-old is among an exclusive group of players who made more than 200 appearances in a...
