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Newcastle Falcons sign Argentina and Saracens prop Eduardo Bello

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

Argentina prop Eduardo Bello has become Newcastle Falcons’ 11th senior signing ahead of the new season, with the Saracens tight-head joining on a two-year deal.   Bello, 27, has been capped...

Chunya Munga signs on with Northampton Saints

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

Northampton Saints can today confirm the signing of lock Chunya Munga ahead of the 2023/24 season.   The athletic, 120kg second row stands at 6’7” tall, and made 53 appearances in total...

Borthwick names 28-player training squad for first Rugby World Cup preparation camp

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

Steve Borthwick has named a 28-player training squad for England’s first Rugby World Cup preparation camp at the Honda England Rugby Performance centre, Pennyhill Park. The squad, which does...

Bristol Bears qualify for the Champions Cup

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

EPCR statement – 2023/24 Champions Cup:     Following the RFU’s decision to suspend London Irish from all competitions, EPCR can clarify that regrettably, the club will not compete...

Preview: Premier 15s Semi-Final

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

We take a look at how the four Premier 15s semi-finalists match up heading into the end-of-season play-offs.   So here we are, 200 days since the start of the 2022/23 Allianz Premier15s season,...

Fiji name 45-man wider squad

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

Fijians Head Coach Simon Raiwalui has today announced a wider squad of 45 players for the upcoming July test series against Tonga on 22nd July 2023, Samoa on 29thJuly 2023, Japan on 5th August 2023, and...

England men's World Rugby U20 Championship squad announcement

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

England men’s U20 head coach Mark Mapletoft has named his squad for the World Rugby U20 Championship in South Africa starting later this month.Leicester’s Lewis Chessum captains the...

John Afoa signs with Bay of Plenty Steamers

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

John Afoa wasn’t ready to hang up the boots when signing in March for the Bay Of Plenty Steamers in this years Bunnings NPC. He did however think his Super Rugby days had ended but that was before...

England men's U20 team announced for final hit-out before U20 Championships

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

    England men’s U20 head coach Mark Mapletoft has named his side to face Georgia U20 for the second of their two-match tour on Thursday, 1 June, in what will...

Newcastle Falcons confirm departing players

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

Newcastle Falcons have confirmed the players who are leaving this summer as the club looks ahead to the 2023-24 season.   A total of 15 first-team squad members depart with the thanks and best wishes...