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Jeremy Loughman Set For 100th Appearance

2 weeks ago by Ultimate Rugby

Sunday’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

2 weeks 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...

Force learn Drua lessons before daunting Eden Park trip

3 weeks ago by Ultimate Rugby

Western Force boss Simon Cron says his bottom-ranked side can only hang with the red-hot Blues in Auckland if they learn the lessons of a shock thrashing at the hands of the Fijian Drua. The Perth-based...

Lovejoy Chawatama To Join Bristol Bears

3 weeks ago by Ultimate Rugby

The tighthead prop, who joined Quins from London Irish as injury cover for the 2023/24 season, has made seven appearances, making his Club debut against Hartpury University in the Premiership Rugby Cup.   Prior...

Vickii Cornborough calls time on England career after giving birth last summer

3 weeks ago by Ultimate Rugby

England’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

3 weeks ago by Ultimate Rugby

The 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

3 weeks ago by Ultimate Rugby

Northampton 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,...

Premiership Rugby Review

3 weeks ago by Ultimate Rugby

Northampton Saints 41-30 Saracens Dowson: ‘I knew there was going to be a response’ Northampton Saints Director of Rugby Phil Dowson highlighted his side’s explosive start...

Plenty more to come from England, says head coach John Mitchell

3 weeks ago by Ultimate Rugby

England head coach John Mitchell believes there is “massive growth” left in the Red Roses after they completed a second successive Guinness Six Nations bonus-point victory. A 46-10 triumph...

Red Roses injury update Helena Rowland

3 weeks ago by Ultimate Rugby

Helena Rowland has been ruled out for the remainder of the Guinness Women’s Six Nations, as confirmed by Red Roses head coach John Mitchell following the Round 2 win over Wales. The England...