Lewis Ludlam to join Toulon as England's talent drain to France continues
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyNorthampton 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...
Taine Plumtree injury causes doubt for Six Nations
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyWales and Scarlets back row Taine Plumtree is a doubt for the 2024 Six Nations after picking up a shoulder injury. Plumtree was absent from Scarlets' loss to Ospreys over the weekend. After...
Ben Curry has career goal of playing for England alongside twin brother Tom
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Sale forwards have never represented their country at the same time. Ben Curry’s greatest ambition in rugby is to play alongside twin brother Tom in England’s back row. Ben, Sale’s...
Ulster ready for Warriors in Glasgow
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyHead Coach, Dan McFarland, has named his Ulster side to take on Glasgow Warriors at Scotstoun Stadium this Saturday in Round 6 of the BKT United Rugby Championship (KO 7 35pm). Lock, Iain...
Toulouse pay release fee to secure Blair Kinghorn signing
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyEdinburgh Rugby centurion and full-back Blair Kinghorn will join Toulouse after next week’s BKT URC match against Ulster – subject to medical – after a six-figure release fee was...
Evans calls time on playing career
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyHooker Kat Evans has announced her retirement from rugby following Wales’ historic first WXV1 tournament in New Zealand. Evans, 37, was part of the 30-strong Wales WXV squad that took part in the...
Performing under pressure – remembering England’s dramatic 2003 World Cup win
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyRugby World Cup glory for England after extra-time thriller. England’s dramatic final push for Rugby World Cup glory in Sydney 20 years ago had one of Clive Woodward’s favourite acronyms laced...
Former All Blacks scrum coach joins Auckland outfit
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Blues have landed recent All Blacks scrum guru Greg Feek ahead of the 2024 Super Rugby Pacific season. Feek was the mind behind a New Zealand scrum...
Confident Leinster may have the upper hand against Munster
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyMunster and Leinster are back in interprovincial action at the Aviva stadium this weekend. Munster are going into the game off the back of a tough encounter in challenging conditions against the Stormers,...
Women’s Celtic Challenge returns for the second year with an expanded format
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Celtic Challenge tournament, a cross-border club competition organised by the IRFU, Scottish Rugby and WRU with financial support from World Rugby, has been confirmed to run for a second year and...