Players’ union urges action on mental health after Kearnan Myall speaks out
7 years ago by The Guardian• RPA says 10% of Premiership players phone helpline every year• Majority have mental health problems after retiring – surveyRugby’s players’ union has called for urgent action to be taken to...
Mitch Lees to leave Exeter Chiefs
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyMitch Lees is to leave Exeter Chiefs and join French Top 14 side CA Brive ahead of the new 2019/20 season. The 30-year-old Australian departs having spent the past five years at Sandy Park, where...
Harlequins sign Travis Ismaiel
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyHarlequins have today confirmed the signing of winger Travis Ismaiel. The 27-year-old is a hugely powerful and dominant player who has come through the ranks at the Bulls playing...
Scarlets appoint Richard Whiffin to complete new-look coaching team
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Scarlets have completed their coaching team for next season with the appointment of Richard Whiffin as assistant attack coach. Whiffin has been head coach of the Gloucester Academy for the...
James Gaskell becomes latest Wasp to put pen to paper on new deal
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWasps have revealed that Club centurion James Gaskell has signed a contract extension, becoming the 13th first-team player to commit his future to the Club in recent months. The...
Simon Hammersley leaves Newcastle Falcons
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyNewcastle Falcons full-back Simon Hammersley is leaving the club after exercising a relegation release clause, the club has confirmed. The 26-year-old had signed a two-year contract...
Kitchener Returns To Worcester
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyGraham Kitchener will make his Sixways homecoming this summer after agreeing a deal to return to Warriors. The lock, who came through the Warriors Academy, will move back...
Hammersley Signs Falcons Extension
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFull-back Simon Hammersley has extended his stay at Newcastle Falcons by signing a new two-year contract. The 25-year-old has become a mainstay of the Falcons team making 96 appearances, 69 of...
Five uncapped Ireland players to include in November Interationals
8 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWill Addison - Ulster Rugby The former Sale Sharks leader has already been included in Joe Schmidt's Ireland plans, joining the squad in Sydney over the summer and most recently in Carton House before...
Richard Blaze appointed England Women Forwards Coach
8 years ago by England RugbyEngland Women have appointed Richard Blaze as forwards coach with immediate effect.Former Leicester Tigers lock-turned-coach Blaze will head up the forwards division for the England Women’s team...
