Bristol Bears announce 17 departures
1 week ago by Ultimate RugbyBristol Bears can confirm 17 players who will depart the club at the conclusion of the 2023/24 season. As in previous seasons, supporters will have the opportunity to celebrate and thank these players...
Official Review: Japan Rugby League One 2023-24
1 week ago by Ultimate RugbyDivision One – And then there were four Times, dates, teams, and draw are confirmed for the semi-finals of Japan Rugby League One after the weekend’s final round of the regular season. The...
A story of "Real Champs" vs "People's Champs" Part 1: The Origin
1 week ago by Ultimate Rugby2023 was meant to be their year, however, a much needed victory over the greatest test nation in the history of the sport evaded them in an all too familiar setting: The Rugby World Cup qaurter-final....
Henry Pollock wins U20 Award
1 week ago by Ultimate RugbyEngland U20 Men’s star Henry Pollock has been named the 2024 Under-20 Men’s Six Nations Player of The Championship. 19-year-old Pollock helped steer his country to their seventh Under-20...
Cian Healy awarded after reaching record breaking milestone
2 weeks ago by Ultimate RugbyIrish prop Cian Healy became the Champions Cup's all-time record appearance maker in Leinster's win over Northampton. The Ireland and Leinster veteran was brought on as a sub in the latter stages of the...
England U20 Women confirm team to face Wales
2 weeks ago by Ultimate RugbyEngland U20 Women’s head coach LJ Lewis and assistant coach Sarah McKenna have selected their matchday 23 for an Anglo-Welsh clash against Liza Burgess’ Wales this weekend. The U20 Women’s...
Saints confirm trio of new signings for 2024/25
2 weeks ago by Ultimate RugbyNorthampton Saints today confirm the signings of Luke Green, Fyn Brown and Archie Benson ahead of the 2024/25 campaign. The trio join from San Diego Legion, Doncaster Knights and Luctonians respectively,...
Newcastle Falcons sign prop twins Callum and Connor Hancock
2 weeks ago by Ultimate RugbyNewcastle Falcons have signed England Students props Callum and Connor Hancock, with the identical twins joining the senior academy squad on one-year deals. Tight-head Callum and loose-head Connor...
England rugby star Billy Vunipola cops fine, apologises after arrest in Majorca
2 weeks ago by Ultimate RugbyEngland rugby star Billy Vunipola has "unreservedly" apologised after being fined for resisting the law on the Spanish island of Majorca. The 31-year-old said there was "no violence" during the incident...
Piers O'Conor joins Connacht Rugby
2 weeks ago by Ultimate RugbyConnacht Rugby are delighted to announce the signing of Piers O’Conor from Bristol Bears for the 2024/25 season. The Irish-qualified 28-year old joins after a six-year spell in Bristol where...