Premiership Rugby launches powerful new Sporting Commission
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyPremiership Rugby has launched a Sporting Commission in what chief executive Simon Massie-Taylor believes is “a landmark moment” for the organisation. The seven-strong group will be chaired...
Newcastle Falcons sign Argentina and Saracens prop Eduardo Bello
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyArgentina prop Eduardo Bello has become Newcastle Falcons’ 11th senior signing ahead of the new season, with the Saracens tight-head joining on a two-year deal. Bello, 27, has been capped...
Saints sign Tom Pearson ahead of 2023/24 season
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyNorthampton Saints today confirms the signing of former London Irish back row Tom Pearson. The 23-year-old was left without a club side last week when the Exiles were placed into administration...
Tarek Haffar signs with Saints
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyNorthampton Saints today confirms that prop Tarek Haffar has put pen to paper on a contract with the Club ahead of the 2023/24 season. The 115kg, 6’0” loosehead joins the men in Black,...
Chunya Munga signs on with Northampton Saints
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyNorthampton Saints can today confirm the signing of lock Chunya Munga ahead of the 2023/24 season. The athletic, 120kg second row stands at 6’7” tall, and made 53 appearances in total...
Gloucester Rugby confirm end of season departures
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyGloucester Rugby can today confirm the full list of players departing the club at the end of the 2022/23 season. The club thanks each departing player for their service to the Cherry & Whites during...
Borthwick names 28-player training squad for first Rugby World Cup preparation camp
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbySteve Borthwick has named a 28-player training squad for England’s first Rugby World Cup preparation camp at the Honda England Rugby Performance centre, Pennyhill Park. The squad, which does...
Bristol Bears qualify for the Champions Cup
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyEPCR statement – 2023/24 Champions Cup: Following the RFU’s decision to suspend London Irish from all competitions, EPCR can clarify that regrettably, the club will not compete...
Fiji name 45-man wider squad
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFijians Head Coach Simon Raiwalui has today announced a wider squad of 45 players for the upcoming July test series against Tonga on 22nd July 2023, Samoa on 29thJuly 2023, Japan on 5th August 2023, and...
Taking a look at the financial crisis gripping the Gallagher Premiership
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyLondon Irish are the latest victims of the financial crisis gripping the Gallagher Premiership. Here, the PA news agency looks at the clubs most affected by the grim outlook. GONE: WORCESTER The...
