Matthews extends deal with Glasgow Warriors
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyJohnny Matthews confirmed there was no hesitation in putting pen to paper on a new deal with Glasgow Warriors, after the hooker agreed to extend his stay at Scotstoun until at least the summer of...
Obituary: Seventies great JPR dies aged 74
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyNew WRU President Terry Cobner has led the tributes to JPR Williams, the superstar full back of the Seventies who has died at the age of 74. Cobner, who played alongside JPR in the 1976 and 1978 Grand...
Edinburgh Rugby's first-ever women’s squad announced
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyEdinburgh Rugby today announced its first-ever women’s squad for the upcoming Celtic Challenge. Newly announced Head Coach Claire Cruikshank confirmed the final 30-player group,...
Sarah Hunter ‘so excited’ by prospect of Rugby World Cup launching in Sunderland
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyFormer England captain Sarah Hunter admits it is a dream to know the North East will host the opening fixture of the 2025 Women’s Rugby World Cup. It was confirmed on Monday by World Rugby and Rugby...
Farrell takes a break to focus on mental health
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyEngland captain Owen Farrell will not be available for the 2024 Six Nations after deciding to take a break from international rugby "to prioritise his and his family's mental wellbeing". In a statement...
The Lions who will take the field in Edinburgh
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyNew trip to Scotland for Benetton Rugby. The green-and-whites are ready to leave for Scotland again: tomorrow evening, Friday 24 November at 8.35 pm, the green-and-whites visit the Hive...
Women’s Celtic Challenge returns for the second year with an expanded format
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Celtic Challenge tournament, a cross-border club competition organised by the IRFU, Scottish Rugby and WRU with financial support from World Rugby, has been confirmed to run for a second year and...
Bleak Vodacom URC weekend for South Africa
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyDifficult conditions, a lack of discipline and a little bit of unluckiness were part of the mix as all four South African teams came up short in the fifth round of the Vodacom United Rugby Championship...
Turner returns as Williamson in line for potential debut
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyGeorge Turner will make his first appearance for Glasgow Warriors since returning from representing Scotland at the 2023 Rugby World Cup, after being selected to start in tomorrow night’s Scottish-Italian...
URC Preview: Glasgow load up for Stormers
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyThe United Rugby Championship continues on Friday as two matches take place, with Glasgow Warriors and the Ospreys hosting the Stormers and Sharks in their respective fixtures. Glasgow Warriors v Stormers Glasgow head...
