London Irish look to strike early on Champions Cup return
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyLondon Irish lock Rob Simmons believes the key to his club making a success of their return to the Heineken Champions Cup is to “get some points on the board” as they prepare to host Montpellier...
Cheetahs touring squad for Rounds 1&2 of EPCR Challenge Cup
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Cheetahs will make their EPCR Challenge Cup debut this season and announced their squad for the Rounds 1 & 2 matches played in December 2022. The squad is travelling from Bloemfontein...
Sam Wainwright joins Scarlets
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyScarlets have signed Wales international prop Sam Wainwright from Saracens for the remainder of the 2022-23 season. The 24-year-old tight-head, currently part of Wales’s Autumn Nations squad,...
Classic clash at Twickenham: England vs All Blacks
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyIt’s all happening at Twickenham once again as, this week, the All Blacks come knocking. After tasting defeat in their first outing of the series (against Argentina), England came back strongly...
Connacht Rugby and BLK reveal celebratory 2022/23 European Kit
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyConnacht Rugby, in partnership with BLK Sport, have revealed their new European kit for the 2022/23 season.In the 1997/98 season, Connacht Rugby made history when the club defeated Begles-Bordeaux away...
Brodie Retallick named to play 100th Test in clash with England
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAll Blacks selectors Ian Foster, Joe Schmidt and Jason Ryan have named Brodie Retallick for his 100th All Blacks Test, against England at Twickenham. The 31-year-old will become the 12th All...
Arundell nominated for Breakthrough Player of the Year
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyLondon Irish’s Henry Arundell has been nominated for World Rugby Men’s Breakthrough Player of the Year, in partnership with Tudor. Selected by the star-studded World Rugby Awards panels,...
2022/23 EPCR Challenge Cup – rearranged fixtures
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFollowing the RFU’s decisions to suspend Wasps and Worcester Warriors from the Gallagher Premiership for the remainder of the season, both clubs cannot be included in the 2022/23 EPCR Challenge Cup...
All Blacks squad update ahead of Japan Test
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe All Blacks have made forced personnel changes ahead of today's depature to Tokyo for the Lipovitan-D Challenge Cup. Six squad members will remain in New Zealand with an aim to join...
Former Harlequins and England captain Chris Robshaw announces his retirement
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFormer Harlequins and England captain Chris Robshaw has announced his retirement from professional rugby. Robshaw earned 66 test caps for England captaining his country on 42 occasions. He played...
