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Tom James to remain at Northampton Saints

4 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

Scrum-half Tom James has signed a new deal to remain at Northampton Saints, the Club can today confirm. James – who first arrived at cinch Stadium at Franklin’s Gardens in the summer...

Henry Arundell chooses Racing 92 over England in two-year deal

5 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

Henry Arundell will be unavailable for England selection until 2026 after agreeing a two-year contract extension with Racing 92. Arundell, one of the most exciting talents in the English game, cannot...

Bryn Evans added to Hurricanes' coaching panel

5 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

Hurricanes have announced that former All Black Bryn Evans will be added to the coaching group ahead of the 2024 season. Evans had already represented Hurricanes as player 25 times between 2009 and 2011...

Lewis Ludlam to join Toulon as England's talent drain to France continues

5 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

Northampton back-row Lewis Ludlam will become the latest England international to head for France after agreeing terms to join Top 14 side Toulon next summer. Ludlam has played in the last two World Cups...

Maro Itoje’s future in England plunged into doubt after Saracens ask him to take pay cut

5 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

Maro Itoje’s England and Saracens future has been plunged into doubt after it emerged the lock has been asked to take a 50 per cent pay cut by the north London club. Saracens fear the British and...

Match Preview: Glasgow Warriors v DHL Stormers

6 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

This is a mouth-watering meeting between two sides that have led the way on the attacking front so far this season. Glasgow have beaten the most defenders (59), with elusive fly-half Tom Jordan leaving...

Newcastle Falcons team to face Harlequins

6 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

Argentina trio Mateo Carreras, Matias Moroni and Pedro Rubiolo are all thrust straight into Gallagher Premiership duty for Newcastle Falcons, starting in Saturday’s trip to Harlequins.   Countryman...

Booth: London Spectacle Can Attract New Fans

6 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

Ospreys coach Toby Booth hopes taking Friday’s fixture against the Hollywoodbets Sharks to the home of Harlequins will attract new rugby fans to the BKT URC. Staging the Round 3 encounter at the...

Anthony Watson returns to Leicester Tigers

6 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

Leicester Tigers have agreed a new deal with Anthony Watson which will see the international return to the club from December. The 29-year-old represented Tigers during the 2022/23 season, after...

Argentina make single change for New Zealand semi-final

6 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

Michael Cheika has kept faith with 14 of the team that started in the quarter-final win over Wales. Michael Cheika has made only a single change to his starting Argentina side for the Rugby World Cup...