Barbarians announce their squad to play World XV
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Barbarians face the World XV at Twickenham at the end of the month. Here is their squad ahead of the clash. Forwards: Nic Dolly (Leicester Tigers / England) Taulupe Faletau (Cardiff...
Springboks switch to Test mode in Durban
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Springboks made the big switch to Test mode on Wednesday as they returned to the training field in Durban at the first of two preparation camps this month to kick into gear for the international season. This...
Johan Goosen picks up the Gilbert Golden Boot Award
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyJohan Goosen has been named the winner at the 2022/23 URC Awards picking up the Gilbert Golden Boot. This prize recognises the season’s most accurate place-kicker,...
URC Awards: Try of the Season & Ironman Named
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyBenetton centre Joaquin Riera and Emirates Lions full-back Quan Horn have added their names to the United Rugby Championship Awards list picking up Try of the Season and the Ironman awards respectively. Benetton...
URC Awards: 2022/23 Elite XV Has Been Named
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyAll five participating nations were represented in the United Rugby Championship Elite XV for the 2022/23 season. Ireland accounted for six of the 15 players selected, which were determined by...
Tom Stewart Named Next-Gen Player of the Season
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyUlster hooker Tom Stewart has landed an awards double after being named United Rugby Championship’s Next-Gen Player of the Season for 2022/23 awards. This accolade is open only to players aged under...
Five players to leave Glasgow Warriors
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyFive players will be moving on from Glasgow Warriors at the end of the current campaign, after the club confirmed its list of leavers for 2022/23 The group will join Ryan Wilson –...
Springboks return to business with two preparation camps
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Springboks will assemble in Durban in May for two preparation camps with the purpose of getting their on-and-off-field structures in place for the 2023 international season. The first camp...
England coaching team confirmed for Rugby World Cup
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbySteve Borthwick has confirmed his England coaching team for the Rugby World Cup. Tom Harrison has been appointed as scrum coach and will join England Rugby from Leicester Tigers on 1 June. Harrison...
Ulster Rugby to thank departing players at Quarter-Final
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyWith a combined total of nearly 500 caps for the province, Ulster Rugby will recognise the 10 Senior Men’s players confirmed as leaving at the conclusion of the current season. This...