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Bristol Bears announce 17 departures

1 week ago by Ultimate Rugby

Bristol 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 Rugby

Division 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 Rugby

2023 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 Rugby

England 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 Rugby

Irish 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 Rugby

England 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 Rugby

Northampton 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 Rugby

Newcastle 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 Rugby

England 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 Rugby

Connacht 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...