Trimmed down Skelton setting benchmark for hungry Wallabies
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyWallabies scrum coach Neal Hatley has been impressed by the impact of lock Will Skelton as he looks to showcase his world-class potential at Test level. Skelton was a shining light out of the defeat to...
Jack Nowell Joins the Black and Yellow
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyThe defending Champions Cup winners La Rochelle announced the arrival of England international Jack Npwell from the Exeter Chiefs, where he truly made the history. Boasting 46 caps for The Roses, the now...
Ireland captain Sexton free to face Springboks at RWC despite ban
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyIreland skipper Johnny Sexton has been handed a three-match ban for abusing South African referee Jaco Peyper, but he was cleared to front the Springboks in their World Cup pool encounter. He will be...
Defending Champions Begin Champions Cup Campaign Away in Pool 4
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Pool 4 showdown is set for Stade Marcel Deflandre on Sunday 10 December, following theh announcement of the Champions Cup pool stage fixture dates, venues, kick-off times. Predictably, the competition...
Saracens and Blue Bulls Opener in Champions Cup Pool One
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyGallagher Premiership winners, Saracens, are heading to Pretoria in Round 1 to take on the Vodacom Bulls on Saturday 9 December. Their Pool 1 campaign will see the 2019 EPCR Champion at home in Rounds...
Johnny Sexton disciplinary: The World Waits
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyThe moment of truth will arrive for Johnny Sexton today as the Ireland captain faces a disciplinary hearing which could see him banned and may even end his career prematurely. The fly-half had a misconduct...
Munster Rugby’s New Signings For 2023/24
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyFive players will join the Munster Rugby senior squad next season as the province look to defend their URC title and compete in a Champions Cup Pool that includes Toulon, Exeter Chiefs, Northampton Saints...
Cheika names extended Pumas RWC squad
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyArgentina coach Michael Cheika has named a 48-man squad to prepare for the Rugby Championship and the Rugby World Cup. Players who miss those two squads will be eligible for an Argentina XV. While...
Johnny Sexton faces potential ban which could hamper World Cup preparations
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyIreland captain Johnny Sexton could see his World Cup preparations hampered after misconduct complaints were lodged following his behaviour towards match officials in the wake of Leinster’s Heineken...
‘Not taken the best step forward’: Wiser Skelton looking to make Wallabies impact
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyWallabies lock Will Skelton is relishing consistent time in the national set-up, looking to showcase the talent that has led to astute judges labelling him one of the best locks in the world. Skelton...
