Saints sign Gabriel Hamer-Webb on short-term contract
11 months ago by Ultimate RugbyNorthampton Saints have signed wing Gabriel Hamer-Webb on a short-term contract as cover for injured players and those on international duty. The 23-year-old former England Under-20s international will...
Warren Gatland ‘no idea’ if Louis Rees-Zammit will return to rugby after NFL bid
11 months ago by Ultimate RugbyRees-Zammit’s rugby union career comes to a halt after winning 32 Wales caps. Wales boss Warren Gatland admits he has “no idea” if Louis Rees-Zammit will play rugby union again following...
A look ahead to Ulster's pivotal final pool stage vs Quins
11 months ago by Ultimate RugbyUlster travel to Twickenham Stoop to face Pool 2 opponents, Harlequins, with their Round of 16 fate in their hands in Round 4 of the Investec Champions Cup. Ulster will aim to bounce back,...
Winners & Losers: Scotland Six Nations Squad
11 months ago by Ultimate RugbyAhead of the Scotland team announcements for Six Nations tournament we look at some of the winners and losers. Winners: First on the list are four players who have received their first call up by Head...
Bayliss returns in a largely unchanged 23 to take on Racing 92
11 months ago by Ultimate RugbyHaving secured wins against Ulster Rugby and Cardiff Rugby in Rounds 1 and 2, the European competition is back, with Racing 92 heading to The Rec for the first time in Bath Rugby history. In a hotly anticipated...
Team News: Quins squad named for Cardiff
11 months ago by Ultimate RugbyMarcus Smith will make his 150th Harlequins appearance as the Londoners travel to Cardiff Rugby on Saturday for round three of the Investec Champions Cup (KO 20:00). The Academy graduate, who made his...
Young returns for Harlequins clash
11 months ago by Ultimate RugbyThomas Young returns to the Cardiff starting XV to take on Harlequins in the Investec Champions Cup on Saturday (20:00). The open-side flanker has been sidelined since picking up a calf injury in November...
European Rugby crunch time for Prem sides
11 months ago by Ultimate RugbyThe return of European action will see a host of Gallagher Premiership Rugby sides bid to secure safe passage to the knockout stages. For the four English clubs unbeaten in the Investec Champions Cup,...
‘A thing of beauty’ - Analysing the mighty mauls that produce so many tries in the BKT URC
11 months ago by Ultimate RugbyIt may not be everyone’s cup of tea, but there’s no doubting just what a potent weapon the driving lineout maul is in the BKT URC. We have all seen the routine. A penalty is awarded, a team...
Ospreys announce team for EPCR Challenge Cup clash with Perpignan
11 months ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Ospreys have named their squad to face USAP in Round 3 of the EPCR Challenge Cup. The game will take place at the Swansea.com Stadium and is kicking off on Friday 12th January at 8pm. Adam Beard is...
