Ludlam and Freeman return as Northampton Saints face Bath Rugby
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyClub captain Lewis Ludlam will make his first appearance of the season in Black, Green and Gold this weekend, as the back row is named in Northampton Saints’ side to face Bath Rugby –...
Argentinian winger Mateo Carreras will join Aviron Bayonnais next summer for three years.
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyIt's a new era for Argentinian Mateo Carreras who is set to join Aviron Bayonnais . Carreras (1m73, 84 kg), a winger with 20 caps, has signed with the Ciel et Blanc for the next three years...
Record-breaking referee Wayne Barnes calls time on stellar career
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyWorld Rugby Chairman Sir Bill Beaumont has led the tributes to Wayne Barnes, who today announced he is to step down from match officiating to concentrate on new ventures. World Rugby Chairman Sir Bill...
Booth: London Spectacle Can Attract New Fans
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyOspreys coach Toby Booth hopes taking Friday’s fixture against the Hollywoodbets Sharks to the home of Harlequins will attract new rugby fans to the BKT URC. Staging the Round 3 encounter at the...
Anthony Watson returns to Leicester Tigers
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyLeicester Tigers have agreed a new deal with Anthony Watson which will see the international return to the club from December. The 29-year-old represented Tigers during the 2022/23 season, after...
Welsh rugby still has deep-rooted issues that need to be sorted – Alun Wyn Jones
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyThe 38-year-old announced his international retirement in May as the world’s most capped player with 170 appearances. Alun Wyn Jones hopes Wales making the last eight of the Rugby World Cup in France...
England wing Jonny May retires from Test rugby
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyThe 33-year-old scored 36 tries in 78 internationals, putting him second behind Rory Underwood on England's list of all-time leading try scorers. "Words can't describe the journey that I've been on so...
Jamie George demands ‘clarity’ over hybrid contracts for England players
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyThe RFU wants to tie 25 players to the deals that will give Steve Borthwick greater control over frontline members of his squad. Jamie George has urged the Rugby Football Union to give England players...
Saints name side for Newcastle trip
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyPhil Dowson has named his Northampton Saints side to travel to Newcastle Falcons, with the men in Black, Green and Gold heading to Kingston Park in the Gallagher Premiership on Sunday (29 October,...
Sale Sharks look to make it Three wins in as many games
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyAlex Sanderson has made three changes to his Sharks line-up to face Exeter Chiefs on Saturday (3pm KO) as veteran Ross Harrison replaces Si McIntyre in the front row, while Nathan Langdon makes...
