World Rugby evolves Six Point Plan on Player Welfare
3 days ago by Ultimate RugbyWorld Rugby is today announcing the next evolution of the international federation’s Six Point Plan on player welfare. The original Plan which came into effect in 2021, has been the driving force...
Independent disciplinary update: Randall Baker and George Timmins
3 days ago by Ultimate RugbyRandall Baker (New Zealand) has been suspended for 3 matches, reduced to 2 on successful completion of the Coaching Intervention Programme, and George Timmins (England) has been suspended for 5 matches...
O’Mahony to lead the Barbarians against the Springboks
1 week ago by Ultimate RugbyIreland rugby legend Peter O’Mahony will captain the Barbarians in his final rugby outing when the famous invitational side take on the Springboks on Saturday. O’Mahony will lead...
Andy Farrell and Dan Sheehan speak ahead of Force fixture
1 week ago by Ultimate RugbyThe British & Irish Lions are ready to kickoff their 2025 Tour of Australia after naming their squad to face the Western Force in their tour opener. Head coach Andy Farrell named Ireland and Leinster...
What the Lions would want to improve against the Force
1 week ago by Ultimate RugbyAndy Farrell has named Dan Sheehan as captain for The British & Irish Lions' first fixture in Australia as they take on Western Force in Perth on Saturday. After their 24-28 loss to Argentina last...
Dan Sheehan to captain Lions against Western Force
1 week ago by Ultimate RugbyAndy Farrell has named Dan Sheehan as captain for The British & Irish Lions' first fixture in Australia against the Western Force on Saturday. Ireland and Leinster Rugby hooker Sheehan is one of five...
No issues with 'Southern hemisphere' Lions, insists Russell
1 week ago by Ultimate RugbyAustralia coach Joe Schmidt described the Lions' Bundee Aki and Sione Tuipulotu as a "southern-hemisphere center partnership" last week. Finn Russell sees no issue with foreign-born players representing...
Conor Murray confirms exit from Munster after 17-year career
2 weeks ago by Ultimate RugbyIreland and Munster scrum-half Conor Murray has announced he will leave the province at the end of this season to pursue a playing opportunity abroad. The departure brings to a close a remarkable chapter...
5 Talking Points from the Lions team announced
2 weeks ago by Ultimate RugbyAndy Farrell has announced his first match day 23 as the British and Irish Lions prepare to face Argentina on Friday night. Here are five talking points. Bundee Aki and Sione Tuipulotu Midfield:This...
Head Coach Andy Farrell names his first British & Irish Lions team ahead of 1888 Cup
2 weeks ago by Ultimate RugbyAndy Farrell has named his first ever British & Irish Lions matchday squad ahead of facing Argentina. The Lions, playing on Irish soil for the first time, take on the Pumas in the 1888 Cup at the...
