Tom West joins Saints
6 months ago by Ultimate RugbyLoosehead prop Tom West will join Northampton Saints for the 2024/25 season and beyond, the Club can today confirm. The 28-year-old front row arrives at cinch Stadium at Franklin’s Gardens...
Brits runs the rule over South African title hopefuls
6 months ago by Ultimate RugbyFormer Springbok Schalk Brits has been giving his thoughts on what the DHL Stormers and Vodacom Bulls need to do as the BKT URC reaches the business end of the season. The 15-times capped hooker...
Bristol Bears announce 17 departures
6 months ago by Ultimate RugbyBristol Bears can confirm 17 players who will depart the club at the conclusion of the 2023/24 season. As in previous seasons, supporters will have the opportunity to celebrate and thank these players...
England U20 Women confirm team to face Wales
6 months ago by Ultimate RugbyEngland U20 Women’s head coach LJ Lewis and assistant coach Sarah McKenna have selected their matchday 23 for an Anglo-Welsh clash against Liza Burgess’ Wales this weekend. The U20 Women’s...
Disciplinary: Maro Itoje (Saracens)
6 months ago by Ultimate RugbyMaro Itoje, Saracens, appeared before an independent disciplinary panel on Tuesday 30 April, chaired by Philip Evans KC sitting with Becky Essex and Martyn Wood.Itoje was cited for dangerous tackling,...
Disciplinary: Maro Itoje (Saracens)
6 months ago by Ultimate RugbyMaro Itoje, Saracens, will appear before an independent disciplinary panel on Tuesday 30 April, chaired by Philip Evans KC sitting with Becky Essex and Martyn Wood.Itoje was cited for dangerous tackling,...
England rugby star Billy Vunipola cops fine, apologises after arrest in Majorca
6 months ago by Ultimate RugbyEngland rugby star Billy Vunipola has "unreservedly" apologised after being fined for resisting the law on the Spanish island of Majorca. The 31-year-old said there was "no violence" during the incident...
Premiership remains wide open after Round 16
6 months ago by Ultimate RugbyAfter some huge battles and plenty of twists and turns in Round 16, the top four remains the same… for now! With no teams yet qualified for Play-Offs, it all comes down to the final two rounds! A...
URC Round 15 Review
6 months ago by Ultimate RugbyNew team on top Glasgow Warriors are the new leaders of the BKT URC having jumped above Leinster Rugby at the top of the table. Franco Smith’s team did a professional job in recording a 40-9 bonus...