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Furlong ruled out of Ireland's Six Nations opener

1 week ago by Ultimate Rugby

The Ireland squad is continuing preparations in Portugal ahead of Saturday’s opening round Guinness Men’s Six Nations clash against England at Aviva Stadium (Kick-off 4.45pm). Tadhg...

URC Round 10 Review

1 week ago by Ultimate Rugby

Dan’s the man as Leinster lengthen lead   Dan Sheehan said it was a special feeling to be back out on the pitch after he ended a six month absence with a two-try Player of the Match display...

Mixed fortunes for SA teams in thrilling URC round

1 week ago by Ultimate Rugby

It was a case of mixed fortunes for the four South African teams as the United Rugby Championship returned to action this past weekend, with the Bulls continuing to stamp their authority, while the Sharks...

Ulster Rugby v Zebre Parma Match Preview

2 weeks ago by Ultimate Rugby

Ulster Rugby v Zebre Parma, 5.30pm, Sunday   Ulster will be looking to build on their Champions Cup win over Exeter as they return to URC action.   They claimed an eight-try 52-24 victory...

Dragons RFC v Munster Match Preview

2 weeks ago by Ultimate Rugby

Dragons RFC v Munster Rugby, 7.35pm, Saturday   Having been left out of the Welsh Six Nations squad, Rio Dyer is turning his attention to lifting spirits in the Dragons camp.   The winger...

Leinster v Stormers Match Preview

2 weeks ago by Ultimate Rugby

Leinster Rugby v DHL Stormers, 5pm, Saturday   League leaders Leinster may be without the bulk of their 24-strong contingent in the Ireland Six Nations squad, but they are able to welcome back a...

Scarlets v Edinburgh Match Preview

2 weeks ago by Ultimate Rugby

Scarlets v Edinburgh Rugby, 3pm, Saturday   Welsh internationals Steff Evans and Johnny Williams make very timely returns for the Scarlets as they look to retain their spot in the play-off zone.   Dwayne...

Ospreys v Benetton Match Preview

2 weeks ago by Ultimate Rugby

Ospreys v Benetton Rugby, 7.35pm, Friday   Having been handed the Ospreys No 10 jersey following Dan Edwards’ “deserved” Wales call-up, Owen Williams is aiming to make the most...

Saints name side for Gallagher Premiership clash at Harlequins

2 weeks ago by Ultimate Rugby

Director of Rugby Phil Dowson has made six changes to his starting XV this weekend, as Northampton Saints travel to Twickenham Stoop to face Harlequins on Friday evening (kick-off 7.45pm). The men in...

Quins make eight changes ahead of Saints

2 weeks ago by Ultimate Rugby

Harlequins have made eight changes for the visit of Northampton Saints as Gallagher Premiership action returns to The Stoop (Friday 24 January, 19:45 – live on TNT Sports). The league sparks back...