World Rugby Women's Rankings preview: 13-14 April, 2024
7 months ago by Ultimate RugbyWorld Rugby has published the ranking permutations for the Guinness Women's Six Nations and Rugby Europe Women's Championship matches this weekend. Permutation highlights: England cannot improve their...
Hugh Gavin to join Pro ranks next season
7 months ago by Ultimate RugbyPromising centre Hugh Gavin has become the latest Connacht Academy player to sign a professional contract with the club. Gavin made headlines earlier this year with his performances for Ireland...
Updated Team News | Munster Side To Face Northampton
7 months ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Munster squad has been named for Sunday’s Investec Champions Cup Round of 16 clash away to Northampton Saints (12.30pm, live on TNT Sports & ITV). Update: An appeal hearing took place...
Jeremy Loughman Set For 100th Appearance
7 months ago by Ultimate RugbySunday’s Investec Champions Cup Round-of-16 clash with Northampton Saints at Franklin’s Gardens will see Jeremy Loughman make his 100th appearance for Munster after joining the province in...
Saracens out for revenge
7 months ago by Ultimate Rugby“A whiff of revenge in the air” was how French rugby newspaper Midi-Olympique previewed Saturday’s Investec Champions Cup Round of 16 tie between Union Bordeaux-Bègles and Saracens...
Caelan Doris to captain Leinster against Leicester Tigers
7 months ago by Ultimate RugbyCaelan Doris captains the team for the first time in European competition, as Jamison Gibson-Park and Jack Conan are both set to make their 50th appearance in the Champions Cup.The starting lineup sees...
Vickii Cornborough calls time on England career after giving birth last summer
7 months ago by Ultimate RugbyEngland’s Vickii Cornborough has announced her retirement from international rugby, saying she does not feel mentally ready to return after giving birth to twins last summer. The 34-year-old Harlequins...
Underhill extends his stay at Bath
7 months ago by Ultimate RugbyThe club confirmed Sam Underhill has renewed his contract at Bath Rugby, keeping him at The Rec until the summer of 2026. The 27-year-old joined the club in 2016/17 season, making his debut in the...
Paul Hill to leave Saints
7 months ago by Ultimate RugbyNorthampton Saints can today confirm that Paul Hill will depart the Club at the conclusion of the 2023/24 season to join Edinburgh Rugby. The prop has made 187 appearances so far in Black,...
Red Roses squad update
7 months ago by Ultimate RugbyThirty-five players will assemble on Tuesday for a three-day Red Roses training camp in the Guinness Women’s Six Nations fallow week, Mia Venner of Gloucester-Hartpury has been called into the...