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Dan McKellar appoints Petrus du Plessis to interim role

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Leicester Tigers Head Coach Dan McKellar has appointed Petrus du Plessis to his senior coaching team as Interim Scrum Coach.   The South African will remain in the role until the arrival of new...

Billy Vunipola recalled in strong England XV for Wales clash

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

England have selected a host of big guns led by Owen Farrell for Saturday’s clash with Wales as they look to ignite their World Cup preparations in the wake of a tame defeat in Cardiff. Farrell...

Ospreys loose-forward joins Newcastle Falcons

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Ospreys back-rower Sam Cross has become Newcastle Falcons’ 14th senior signing ahead of the new season, joining on a two-year deal. The 30-year-old has made 72 appearances for Ospreys and has two...

Danny Milton delighted with Cardiff Met protégés international success

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Cardiff Met head coach Danny Milton was a proud man at Principality Stadium on Saturday as he watched four of his former students take the field for the first of two games between Wales and England in...

Wales v England preview: Both teams have it all to do

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

The Six Nations disappointment may have gone and hopes will naturally be more positive in these teams’ respective camps, but can Wales and England realistically challenge for the World Cup title...

Hooker Michael van Vuuren joins Newcastle Falcons

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Experienced hooker Michael van Vuuren has bolstered Newcastle Falcons’ front-row ranks by joining on a one-season deal.   The 31-year-old arrives from South African side Emirates Lions, for...

Harlequins Women bolster ranks with five newcomers

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Harlequins Women have announced that Amy Layzell, Kirsty Hillier, Makeda Lewis, Grace Izinyon, and Izzy Hannay have signed for the club.  Layzell heralds from Quins community club Winchester RFC,...

Harlequins Secure 5 Ladies' Signatures

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Harlequins announced Amy Layzell, Kirsty Hillier, Makeda Lewis, Grace Izinyon and Izzy Hannay have signed for the Club. Layzell heralds from Quins community club Winchester RFC, coming through Harlequins...

Your 2023/24 Bath Rugby squad

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

The official Bath Rugby squad for the 2023/24 season has been announced.   Entering into his second year at the helm of Bath Rugby, Johann van Graan welcomed Ollie Lawrence, Ted Hill, Alfie Barbeary...

Saracens Sign Argentina Star in a Massive Coup

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Saracens have completed the signing of Argentina second-rower Juan Martin Gonzalez in an impressive new arrival ahead of the 2023/24 Premiership season. The Argentina international, who already has 22...