Sale Sharks sign Stormers forward Ernst van Rhyn
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbySale Sharks have announced the signing of versatile South African forward Ernst van Rhyn on a three-year contract. The 25-year-old, who can play in the second-row or back-row, has signed a three-year...
Gloucester Rugby Team News
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyGloucester Rugby Head Coach, George Skivington, has named the Cherry & Whites side to face Sale Sharks in their final home fixture of the 2022/23 season on Saturday. Skivington has been boosted...
Genge gets a three week ban
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyEllis Genge, Bristol Bears, was cited for dangerous tackling contrary to World Rugby Law 9.13 for an incident during the game against Sale Sharks on 14 March 2023. The case was heard yesterday...
Newcastle Falcons sign Exeter Chiefs' Ollie Leatherbarrow
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyExeter Chiefs back-rower Ollie Leatherbarrow is joining Newcastle Falcons in the summer, with the former Scotland Under-20s international arriving on a two-year deal. Leatherbarrow, who turned...
Chris Ashton to retire from professional rugby
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyChris Ashton will retire at the conclusion of the 2022/23 season after an 18-year career as a professional in both rugby union and rugby league. The Leicester Tigers outside-back has, to date, made 25...
Semi-finalists Benetton backed to ‘cause lots of problems’
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyCardiff Rugby director of rugby Dai Young says Benetton Rugby “will cause lots of problems for many sides” after they became the first Italian team to reach an EPCR semi-final. The...
Ewan Ashman Joins Edinburgh Rugby
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyHighly-rated Scotland international hooker Ewan Ashman will join Edinburgh Rugby this summer on a four-year deal from Sale Sharks. The 22-year-old – who had a short...
