England to improve mental health support after Owen Farrell takes Test break
11 months ago by Ultimate RugbyFarrell made the shock decision weeks after leading England to a third-place finish at the World Cup, during which he was regularly booed by fans. England are to provide greater support for the welfare...
Tom Hendrickson leaves Exeter Chiefs after a decade of service
11 months ago by Ultimate RugbyCentre Tom Hendrickson is set to depart Exeter Chiefs with immediate effect for a playing opportunity in Japan. The fan-favourite, who has been a part of the Chiefs fold for more than a decade, will soon...
Seven Things We Learned From The First Seven Rounds In The URC: 6/7
11 months ago by Ultimate RugbyWelsh young guns Reductions in squad numbers at the Welsh regions have presented challenges but also opportunities for a posse of home-grown youngsters who have really grabbed their chance. Cardiff flanker...
Seven Things We Learned From The First Seven Rounds In The URC: 3/7
11 months ago by Ultimate RugbySuper signings One suspected Ben Healy was going to be a quality recruit for Edinburgh Rugby and so it’s proved. Having shared in Munster’s grand final triumph over the DHL Stormers at the...
Barassi at the double as Stade Toulousian smash Harlequins
11 months ago by Ultimate RugbyOutside centre Pierre-Louis Barassi scored two of Stade Toulousain’s seven tries as they showed impressive form at Harlequins in their 47-19 win. The French side have hit the ground running in...
Henderson wants Ulster Rugby to use the pressure
11 months ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Belfast-based team suffered a disappointing 37-14 loss at Bath Rugby last weekend, and the heat is on for the Kingspan Stadium side as they seek to bounce back at home. “As a team, I feel...
Match Preview: Harlequins have loads of confidence for Stade Toulousain test
11 months ago by Ultimate RugbyHarlequins flanker Will Evans has warned Stade Toulousain that the Gallagher Premiership side are full of confidence as they approach a second successive match against French opposition, in Round 2 of...
Match Preview: Spencer tells Bath Rugby to expect a challenge at Cardiff
11 months ago by Ultimate RugbyBath Rugby scrum-half Ben Spencer has warned his teammates to expect a challenge at the Cardiff Arms Park on Saturday when the English side clash with Cardiff Rugby in their second Pool 2 match in this...
Will Collier to start for Quins
11 months ago by Ultimate RugbyHarlequins have named Will Collier in their starting squad for Sunday’s Investec Champions Cup match against Stade Toulousain at a sold-out Twickenham Stoop (KO 15:15 – live on TNT Sports). The...