TOP14 Review: Plenty still to play for as Spring break arrives
7 months ago by James HarringtonJames Harrington examines the state of play in French rugby’s Top 14, after the 20th round of the season. Twenty rounds of the Top 14 season completed. Six to go, broken by the return of the Champions...
Owen Farrell leaves door open for England return and Lions place
8 months ago by Ultimate RugbyOwen Farrell expressed a desire to play rugby for as long as possible as he left the door open to a potential England return and featuring in the 2025 British and Irish Lions tour. The Saracens star is...
EPCR round of 16 referee appointments
8 months ago by Ultimate RugbyWith the knockout stages of European club rugby set to further intensify this weekend, EPCR can announce the referee appointments for the Heineken Champions Cup Round of 16 2nd leg fixtures as well as...
Flying winger Wade set for Kingsholm
8 months ago by Ultimate RugbyGloucester Rugby is delighted to confirm the signing of Christian Wade from Top 14 club, Racing 92. The wing will link up with the Cherry & Whites ahead of the 2024/25 season. Wade made his professional...
U20 Men's squad to face France named
8 months ago by Ultimate RugbyMark Mapletoft and Andy Titterrell have named their final matchday squad of the 2024 Under-20 Men’s Six Nations Championship as England U20 Men travel to France in Round 5. The U20 Men play...
Sharks confirm signings of Springboks Trevor Nyakane and Jason Jenkins
8 months ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Sharks have added two more Springboks to their burgeoning ranks with the signings of Trevor Nyakane and Jason Jenkins. The Durban franchise took to social media to reveal two-time World...
Wales team named for 2024 Guinness Six Nations final round
8 months ago by Ultimate RugbySenior men’s head coach Warren Gatland has named the Wales XV to face Italy at Principality Stadium in the fifth and final round of the 2024 Guinness Six Nations on Saturday 16 March (KO 2.15pm live...
France call up Munster’s Irish-qualified centre
8 months ago by Ultimate RugbyMunster’s Irish-qualified centre Antoine Frisch has been called up to the France Six Nations squad. According to reports in the French media, Frisch is one of seven...
George North and Nick Tompkins not rocked by shock omission – Warren Gatland
8 months ago by Ultimate RugbyWales boss Warren Gatland has sprung a major selection surprise by omitting established centres George North and Nick Tompkins from his line-up for Sunday’s Guinness Six Nations clash with France. But...