Harlequins make Marcus Smith rugby’s richest teen
8 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAccording to The Times Marcus Smith's first professional contract has made the 18-year-old the highest-paid teenager in World Rugby. The 18-year-old half will see out the rest of this season...
The Best All Black XV Playing In Europe
8 years ago by Ultimate Rugby1. Ben Franks (London Irish, 47 Caps) - The 2015 World Cup final was the last of his 47 caps for the two-time World Cup winner. Ben joined London Irish from the Hurricanes after the RWC 2015. With...
Thursday Evening Round Up
8 years ago by Ultimate RugbyMarcus Smith signs first senior professional contract Harlequins have secured the signature of one of England's most promising young talents with Marcus Smith signing his first senior professional contract...
Marcus Smith signs first senior professional contract
8 years ago by Ultimate RugbyHarlequins have secured the signature of one of England's most promising young talents with Marcus Smith signing his first senior professional contract with the club. The 18-year-old has had a...
Eddie Jones, Dylan Hartley and the imperceptible art of captaincy | The Breakdown
8 years ago by The GuardianThe England coach’s choice of captain remains controversial but, as Sam Warburton and Gareth Edwards have proved, great leadership is about much more than what happens on the pitchA captain leads but...
Wednesday Evening Round Up
8 years ago by Ultimate RugbyGloucester sign Banahan from Bath Gloucester Rugby has confirmed that experienced back Matt Banahan will switch West Country allegiances this summer, making the move from Bath Rugby. Banahan has racked...
Saints duo sign new deals
8 years ago by Northampton SaintsNorthampton Saints have announced that first-team players Tom Collins and Lewis Ludlam have signed new deals to remain at Franklin’s Gardens. Collins, 23, and 22-year-old Ludlam have both...
Gloucester sign Banahan from Bath
8 years ago by Ultimate RugbyGloucester Rugby has confirmed that experienced back Matt Banahan will switch West Country allegiances this summer, making the move from Bath Rugby. The Jersey-born flyer operates mainly on the wing,...
Six Nations U23 XV To Watch Out For
8 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe 2018 Six Nations kicks off in less than a month when Wales host Scotland at the Principality Stadium. Reigning champions England will begin the tournament as short-priced favourites to capture a historic...
Harlequins quartet sign new deals
8 years ago by Harlequins RugbyHarlequins Rugby have announced that academy members Gabriel Ibitoye, Dino Lamb, Niall Saunders and Calum Walters have all extended their time at the club. Confirming their new contracts, Harlequins...
