Seven changes for Saturday night Scarlets showdown
9 months ago by Ultimate RugbyEdinburgh Rugby make seven changes for tomorrow night’s BKT United Rugby Championship encounter with Scarlets at Hive Stadium (Saturday 20 April, kick-off 7.35pm) – live on Premier Sports. Five...
World Cup Debut Results in Unprecedented 3 Match Home July 2024 Series for Chile
9 months ago by Ultimate RugbyChile has secured an unprecedented three-match home series for July. Previous July International series have seen Los Cóndores struggling for matches. However, now with the team having debuted at...
The “old school” Scotsman making his mark in west Wales
10 months ago by Ultimate RugbyAlex Craig is an “old school” rugby player enjoying a new lease of life. The second row’s move to the Scarlets has seen him secure a return to the Scotland squad, with his fine...
Four uncapped players named in Springbok Women team against Spain
10 months ago by Ultimate RugbySpringbok Women’s coach Louis Koen has included four uncapped players – two in the starting pack and two on the bench – when they play Spain in a one-off Test at Pepe Rojo Stadium in...
Six Nations record-breaker Lamaro living for the moment in Italian Rugby
10 months ago by Ultimate RugbyAs far as Michele Lamaro is concerned, the future has already arrived for Italian rugby. The inspirational flanker has just captained the Azzurri to their best ever Six Nations campaign, with wins over...
Japan League One Round 10 Review
10 months ago by Ultimate RugbyDivision One – Crowley off the mark as Honda fires up Mie Honda Heat has given ex-Italy coach Kieran Crowley his maiden win in Japan Rugby League One after a courageous 20-19 victory over fellow...
Wales finish bottom of Six Nations as Italy win in Cardiff
10 months ago by Ultimate RugbyWales suffered the ignominy of a first Six Nations wooden spoon since 2003 after Italy posted a 24-21 victory over them in Cardiff. Not even George North’s farewell appearance before international...
Ireland Six Nations titles history
10 months ago by Ultimate RugbyIt took Ireland until 2009 to win the Six Nations but they have since won five in total. Brian O’Driscoll inspired the 2009 Grand Slam, a first for the Men in Green in 61 years and only their second...
Ireland crowned Champions again
10 months ago by Ultimate RugbyIreland clinched the Guinness Men’s Six Nations with a hard-fought 17-13 win over Scotland at the Aviva Stadium. Prop Andrew Porter scored the decisive try after Dan Sheehan had touched down in...
Ireland vs Scotland: Key moments
10 months ago by Ultimate RugbyIreland only narrowly defeated Scotland 17-13 at the Aviva Stadium to become back-to-back Six Nations Champions despite a late comeback from Scotland. Here are some Key Moments: 13' Sheehan...