URC Round 17 Preview
8 months ago by Ultimate RugbyEdinburgh Rugby v Munster Rugby. Friday 7.35pm The first of two sell-outs in the BKT URC this weekend, with a capacity crowd of 7,774 set to watch this meeting between two in-form teams at Hive...
Fraser Brown calls quits on career
9 months ago by Ultimate RugbyFraser Brown will retire from international and club rugby at the end of this season. Aged 34, the hooker has opted to call time on his career where he earned 61 caps for Scotland and...
Boks’ Castle Lager Outgoing Tour fixtures confirmed
9 months ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Springboks will line up against Rugby World Cup opponents, Scotland and England, before taking on Wales in the Castle Lager Outgoing Tour in November, with the last Tests confirmed on Monday. The...
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...
