Matthew Morgan announces retirement from rugby
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyMatthew Morgan has announced his retirement from rugby due to injury. The elusive full-back underwent knee surgery earlier in the year but has been unable to recover to resume training. The 31-year-old...
Cullen and Smith Aim to Turn Disruption into Title Advantage
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyLeinster and Glasgow Warriors will both be fueled by their deep disappointment over the way last season ended when they lock horns on the opening weekend of the new BKT United Rugby Championship. After...
Paterson Sees More to Come from both Warriors and Edinburgh
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyScotland great Chris Paterson feels Glasgow Warriors will have unfinished business this season, while it’s a case of not quite knowing what to expect from Edinburgh. Glasgow Warriors went...
Meritocracy Qualification Will Make URC Stronger
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyThe BKT United Rugby Championship will introduce full meritocracy for EPCR qualification starting from this season (2023/24). In a change from the previous qualification method employed by the BKT...
Coach Marco Bortolami renews Benneton contract
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyBenetton Rugby is pleased to announce that Marco Bortolami will hold the role of head coach of the Lions until 30 June 2026 . The coach, who has led the Lions since July 2021,...
Former Ireland Fly-half Ian Madigan announces retirement
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyFormer Ireland international Ian Madigan has announced his retirement from professional rugby at the age of 34. The Ulster Fly-half steps away from the game after a 14-year professional career, during...
Tongan stars set to clash with familiar Irish faces
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyThree Tonga players are poised to face their former Irish clubmates in Saturday's Rugby World Cup clash When Tonga line up for their Rugby World Cup opener against Ireland on Saturday, three of...
Franco Smith extends contract with Glasgow Warriors
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyGlasgow Head Coach Franco Smith believes the 2022/23 season was just the beginning for his group of Glasgow Warriors, after putting pen to paper on a new contract that will see him remain at Scotstoun...
Champions Cup revamp to cut English Premiership teams from eight to five
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyThe number of English clubs in the Champions Cup could be reduced from eight to five next year as part of a radical overhaul to streamline the European tournament into a more elite competition. Telegraph...
The World Cup Centurions: Romania
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyThe 2023 Rugby World Cup is only a few days away. And while there is plenty of young and hungry talent going into this years edition looking to prove themselves and create their own legacies, we at Ultimate...
