Leinster Rugby and IRFU Announce New Contract for Head Coach, Leo Cullen
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyThe IRFU and Leinster Rugby have this morning confirmed a new two-year contract for Leinster Rugby Head Coach Leo Cullen. Speaking to leinsterrugby.ie, Leinster Rugby CEO Shane Nolan said, “I am...
Sleightholme extends Saints stay
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyOllie Sleightholme has signed a contract extension which sees the England winger remain at cinch Stadium at Franklin’s Gardens for the foreseeable future, Northampton Saints today announce. Sleightholme...
Wasps secure land to build new stadium in Kent
1 year ago by BBC SportFormer Premiership club Wasps have moved a step closer to a return to professional rugby by securing land to build a new stadium in Kent. The six-time Premiership title winners were relegated after going...
Dupont back to skipper France against Japan
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyAntoine Dupont will make his return to the France team as captain for Saturday's Test against Japan after sitting out the last 13 months of international duty. Dupont's last run-out in blue at 15s came...
Nick Isiekwe hits 150 caps for Saracens
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyNick Isiekwe spoke of his pride as he prepares to make his 150th Saracens appearance on Saturday when the Men in Black head to Ashton Gate to take on the table-topping Bristol Bears. The second-rower...
Owen Farrell opens up on life in Paris
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyOwen Farrell has revealed how he is settling into his new life in the French capital. England's former captain and his country's record points holder, Farrell is one of rugby's most recognisable figures....
Saints name team for derby day clash with Leicester Tigers
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyPhil Dowson makes six changes to his Northampton Saints side as they travel to Leicester Tigers this weekend, with the Derby Day clash at Mattioli Woods Welford Road taking place this Saturday (12 October,...
Tom Pearson pens new contract with Northampton Saints
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyTom Pearson has committed his future to Northampton Saints, penning a contract extension to remain at cinch Stadium at Franklin’s Gardens beyond the current campaign. The 24-year-old back...
Saints sign locks Spencer and Thornbury on short-term deals
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyLocks Will Spencer and Gavin Thornbury have both joined Northampton Saints on short-term contracts. Spencer, 32, and Thornbury, 30, have linked-up with the men in Black, Green and Gold to provide...
Joe El-Abd to join England Men’s coaching team
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyEngland Rugby have appointed Joe El-Abd as the Senior Men’s team defence coach who joins Steve Borthwick’s coaching set-up for the forthcoming Autumn Nations Series. “I’m...
