Saracens out for revenge
7 months 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
7 months ago by Ultimate RugbyWestern 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
7 months ago by Ultimate RugbyThe 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
7 months ago by Ultimate RugbyEngland’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
7 months ago by Ultimate RugbyThe 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
7 months ago by Ultimate RugbyNorthampton 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
7 months ago by Ultimate RugbyNorthampton 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
7 months ago by Ultimate RugbyEngland 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
7 months ago by Ultimate RugbyHelena 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...
‘Stars align’ for Danny Care as England legend lined up for Barbarian F.C. debut
7 months ago by Ultimate RugbyEngland legend Danny Care admits he is ‘absolutely over the moon’ to be joining up with Barbarian F.C. for the very first time in his career this summer. The 37-year-old scrum-half announced...
