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Lovejoy Chawatama To Join Bristol Bears

1 month 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

1 month 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

1 month 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

1 month 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

1 month 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

1 month 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

1 month 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...

‘Stars align’ for Danny Care as England legend lined up for Barbarian F.C. debut

1 month ago by Ultimate Rugby

England 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...

Newcastle Falcons team to face Leicester Tigers

1 month ago by Ultimate Rugby

Tom Penny plays his 100th game for Newcastle Falcons on Friday when Leicester Tigers visit Kingston Park in the ‘Big Night Oot’ fixture.   The 29-year-old Northumbrian starts at...

Lawes to lead Saints for Gallagher Premiership clash against Saracens

1 month ago by Ultimate Rugby

Courtney Lawes will captain Northampton Saints this Friday (29 March, kick-off: 7.45pm), as they welcome Saracens to cinch Stadium at Franklin’s Gardens under the lights. Saints remain top of the...