38-player England squad named for Brighton training camp
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyEngland’s second Rugby World Cup preparation camp in Brighton sees Steve Borthwick name an increased 38-player training squad. The squad, which does not include players from Gallagher...
Newcastle Falcons sign Argentina and Saracens prop Eduardo Bello
1 year 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...
Richard Palframan extends Newcastle Falcons stay
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyProp-forward Richard Palframan has committed himself to a new contract at Newcastle Falcons, with the tight-head signing up for another two seasons. The 29-year-old has made 27 appearances for...
Tian Schoeman leaves Newcastle Falcons
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyNewcastle Falcons fly-half Tian Schoeman has left the Gallagher Premiership club by mutual consent. The South African arrived from Bath in the summer of 2022 and scored 48 points in his 17 games. Chairman...
Borthwick names 28-player training squad for first Rugby World Cup preparation camp
1 year 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...
Back in the Champions Cup: Stade Français Paris
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyStade Français Paris return to the Heineken Champions Cup in 2023/24 after spending this season in the EPCR Challenge Cup, bowing out at Emirates Lions in the Round of 16. The TOP...
England men's World Rugby U20 Championship squad announcement
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyEngland men’s U20 head coach Mark Mapletoft has named his squad for the World Rugby U20 Championship in South Africa starting later this month.Leicester’s Lewis Chessum captains the...
England men's U20 team announced for final hit-out before U20 Championships
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyEngland men’s U20 head coach Mark Mapletoft has named his side to face Georgia U20 for the second of their two-match tour on Thursday, 1 June, in what will...
Wainiqolo, Matthews top Challenge Cup try-scoring charts
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyNot only did wing Jiuta Wainiqolo’s try against Glasgow Warriors in the EPCR Challenge Cup final help RC Toulon lift the trophy for the first time, but it also saw him draw level with opposing...
Newcastle Falcons confirm departing players
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyNewcastle Falcons have confirmed the players who are leaving this summer as the club looks ahead to the 2023-24 season. A total of 15 first-team squad members depart with the thanks and best wishes...
