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Bristol confirm six departures as 65% of the squad heads into their fourth season under Pat Lam

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Bristol Bears have confirmed the retained squad list from July 1st, 2021, with over 65% of the players in the first team squad now heading into at least their fourth season under Pat Lam.   Tom...

Sam Matavesi extends stay at Franklin's Gardens

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Northampton Saints hooker Sam Matavesi has committed to turning out in the club’s colours until, at least, the conclusion of the 2021-22 season.    In a recent interview,...

Sam Matavesi signs contract extension with Northampton Saints

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Northampton Saints have announced that Fijian international Sam Matavesi has signed a contract extension to remain at Franklin’s Gardens.   The 29-year-old has made 27 appearances and scored...

Scrum Half Ruaridh Dawson Set to Return to Pirates

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Cornish Pirates have confirmed that the familiar face of scrum half Ruaridh Dawson is set to make a return to the club on a one-year deal.     Born in Consett, in the north-west county of...

Warriors sign Pirate Jay Tyack

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Warriors have signed tighthead prop Jay Tyack from Greene King IPA Championship club Cornish Pirates.     ✍️ Welcome to Sixways @BeefcakeTyack! — Worcester Warriors (@WorcsWarriors)...

5 Facts on Luke Cowan-Dickie

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

One of four Exeter players to make the Lions squad for the summer tour to South Africa, Luke Cowan-Dickie has earned 31 England caps since making his debut in 2015.     The 27-year-old...

Eleven Internationals Start For Saracens Clash Against Ealing

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Saracens Director of Rugby Mark McCall insists there is a real excitement among the group as Saracens Men face league leaders Ealing Trailfinders on Sunday afternoon.    McCall has made just made...

Saracens suffer defeat in season opener

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Saracens' Championship season has got off to a rocky start with a shock 25-17 defeat to Cornish Pirates.   The three-time European champions were stunned by the Pirates having been relegated...