Scottish rugby's financial reset plan
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyScottish Rugby has commenced a "financial reset programme" aimed at bringing the sport back to profitability within the next three years. As a result, the governing body is planning on putting...
Glasgow Warriors flanker Tom Gordon joins Newcastle Falcons
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyNewcastle Falcons have announced the signing of flanker Tom Gordon from newly-crowned URC champions, Glasgow Warriors. The 27-year-old arrives on a two-year deal having made 76 appearances during...
Billy Twelvetrees announces his retirement
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyEaling Trailfinders have confirmed that former England international centre Billy Twelvetrees has decided to retire from professional rugby union. It is with a warm heart that we wish Billy all the best...
Callum Hunter-Hill signs for Northampton Saints
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyNorthampton Saints have signed second row Callum Hunter-Hill from Gallagher Premiership rivals Saracens. The 6ft 7in tall, 120kg second row made 81 appearances across five seasons...
Saints sign George Smith
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyNorthampton Saints’ Director of Rugby Phil Dowson believes that new recruit George Smith’s physicality can be a real point of difference, after adding the towering forward to his squad ahead...
URC victory for Glasgow shows strength of Scottish rugby
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyGlasgow Warriors were crowned the URC champions after a gutsy performance away to The Bulls. Following Munster's away victory last year, Glasgow have shown that the URC travel issues can be overcome and...
Sam Matavesi to depart Northampton Saints
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyNorthampton Saints can today confirm that hooker Sam Matavesi will depart the Club with immediate effect to pursue a playing opportunity overseas. The 32-year-old Fijian international joined the...
Erasmus names squad for upcoming test series
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbySpringbok coach Rassie Erasmus named a strong squad of 39 players and an additional 14 players on a standby list for the Castle Lager Incoming Series which kicks off with a challenging two Tests against...
Hogg returns to Rugby in France
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyIt was officially confirmed by Montpellier owner Mohed Altrad that former Scotland and British & Irish Lions full-back Stuart Hogg will be coming out of retirement to join Montpellier in...
Four players on debut for the Springboks as Rassie shows his hand
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyRugby World Cup-winning prop Vincent Koch will earn his 50th Test cap on Saturday when the Springboks take on Wales at Twickenham in their first international since lifting the Webb Ellis Cup in France...
