Team Announcement: Crusaders Vs Highlanders
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Crusaders have named the squad that will take on the Highlanders at Super Rugby Pacific’s Super Round in Melbourne. The team run out onto AAMI Park on Friday 3 March at 6:00pm AEDT (8:00pm NZDT). Sam...
Saints sign hooker Tom Cruse until end of 2022/23 season
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyNorthampton Saints have secured the signing of hooker Tom Cruse until the end of the 2022/23 campaign. Cruse, 33, signs as injury cover and brings eight seasons of Gallagher Premiership experience...
Ben Loader signs new contract with London Irish
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyLondon Irish Academy graduate Ben Loader has put pen-to-paper to extend his stay in west London, the Club is pleased to confirm. The 24-year-old entered his seventh season of involvement with...
Sacked England coach Jones to lead Barbarians at Twickenham
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyEddie Jones will return to Twickenham next May following his dismissal as England coach as he takes charge of the Barbarians against a World XV. The Australian was sacked less than a year...
Internationals return for Saints ahead of Gallagher Premiership trip to Gloucester
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyTommy Freeman, Alex Coles and Sam Matavesi are all set to start Northampton Saints’ clash against Gloucester Rugby this weekend following the conclusion of the Autumn Nations Series. The...
Bath Rugby: injury update
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyWith Bath's clash with Harlequins on the horizon, the club's head of medical services, Rory Murray, has provided the following injury updates: Alfie BarbearyAlfie had hamstring surgery at the...
Siwan Lillicrap retires from international rugby
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbySiwan Lillicrap has announced her retirement from international rugby. The 51-times-capped back five player has been Wales Women squad captain since November 2019 and played a huge...
Fainga’anuku to wing for All Blacks XV against the Barbarians
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAll Blacks XV Head Coach Leon MacDonald has named strong team to challenge the Barbarians in their closing match at Tottenham Spur Stadium this Sunday. Following a win against Ireland...