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...
All Blacks name 35 man squad for November Tests
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAll Blacks selectors Ian Foster, Joe Schmidt and Jason Ryan have named the following squad for the Lipovitan-D Rugby Challenge Cup fixture in Japan and the Healthspan Elite Northern Tour of Wales, Scotland...
2022/23 Champions & Challenge Cup pool stage fixture dates, kick-off times announced
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyHeineken Champions Cup holders, Stade Rochelais, will begin the defence of their title against Northampton Saints at Stade Marcel Deflandre on Saturday, 10 December with blanket TV coverage of the Round...
Sean O'Brien set for rugby return in the AIL
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFormer Ireland and Lions flanker Sean O'Brien is set to make his return to rugby with AIL club Naas Rugby. O'Brien tried to play his home town club, Tullow RFC in his native County...
England test trio agree new deals with Leicester Tigers
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyLeicester Tigers have agreed new deals with George Martin, Jack van Poortvliet and Freddie Steward beyond the 2022/23 season. Speaking about the trio, Leicester Tigers Head Coach Steve Borthwick...
