Bristol warn Eddie Jones and England that George Smith is not for hire
8 years ago by The Guardian• Pat Lam says Australian must focus on Premiership newcomers• Jones used Smith for England breakdown masterclass in 2016Bristol intend to block any potential attempt by England to recruit the veteran...
Players set to use the Currie Cup as a stepping stone
8 years ago by Ultimate RugbyHistorically, South African players could use the Currie Cup as their stepping stone into the Springbok. Super Rugby has since taken over that role from the oldest rugby competition in the world but that...
Lee Dickson named Bedford Blues captain
8 years ago by Bedford BluesBedford Blues scrum-half Lee Dickson has been named club captain for the 2018-19 Championship season. Former England number nine Dickson, 33, joined the Goldington Road club from Northampton Saints at...
Rugby Championship Combined XV - Young Guns
8 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Rugby Championship is 4 days away and following the squad announcements by each coach we had a look at the youngsters included and put together a very dangerous team consisting of players 23 years...
Experienced heads return to New Zealand for 2018 Mitre 10 Cup
8 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAhead of the 2018 Mitre 10 Cup, we take a look at the biggest names returning to New Zealand to feature in New Zealand's premier provisional competition. Thomas Waldrom - Wellington The...
Six Boks Extend Lions Stay
8 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Lions have further boosted their squad for the 2019 Super Rugby season with the re-signing of six players currently involved in the Springbok squad. Captain and no.8 Warren Whiteley is among...
Nick Isiekwe happy with versatility role
8 years ago by Ultimate RugbyIn an interview with Premiership Rugby, England and Saracens forward Nick Isiekwe revealed that he is happy to in multiple positions. The 20-year-old had quite a 2018 winning a...
Anthony Watson's Return Unknown
8 years ago by Ultimate RugbyBath Director of Rugby Todd Blackadder has confirmed that the club has no clear time frame on when England outside back Anthony Watson will return from injury. Watson suffered an initial...
Former Scotland & Edinburgh Prop retires
8 years ago by Ultimate RugbyEdinburgh centurion and Scotland international prop, Alasdair Dickinson has announced his retirement from all forms of professional rugby. The 34-year-old signed for Edinburgh in 2004 after turning...
England Under-20 international Max Davies joins Ealing Trailfinders
8 years ago by Ultimate RugbyEaling Trailfinders can today announce the signing of England Under-20 international Max Davies for the 2018/19 season. The second-rower joins from Newcastle Falcons where he's spent the last two years...
