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Japan Rugby League One 2023-24 Round Four Official Preview

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Division One - Cross Border Build Up Continues The return of Japan Rugby League One after the New Year’s break sees the competition’s four participants in next month’s Cross-Border matches...

Andrew Strawbridge joins England Rugby as consultant coach

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Andrew Strawbridge will join Steve Borthwick’s coaching group as a consultant coach for the first four weeks of the 2024 Guinness Six Nations. The 59-year-old Kiwi was recently part of the All Blacks set-up...

George Furbank re-signs for Northampton Saints

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

GEORGE FURBANK RE-SIGNS FOR NORTHAMPTON SAINTS George Furbank has committed his future to Northampton Saints, with the Club today confirming the fullback has penned a new deal. After rising through the...

Centre Ma’asi-White to make first Premiership start

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Centre Rekeiti Ma’asi-White makes his first Gallagher Premiership start while Rob du Preez switches to fly-half to replace the injured George Ford (knee) as Alex Sanderson makes just one change to...

England facing front-row injury crisis as Joe Marler awaits verdict on arm issue

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Steve Borthwick faced with front-row concerns ahead of Six Nations.   Harlequins prop Joe Marler’s arm injury is being assessed by specialists amid front-row concerns for England ahead of...

“Excited” Jo Yapp aiming to drive Wallaroos forward

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

For Jo Yapp, the opportunity to become the first full-time head coach of the Wallaroos and lead a talented squad on the road to Women’s Rugby World Cup 2025 was too good to turn down. Yapp, the...

Tom James to remain at Northampton Saints

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Scrum-half Tom James has signed a new deal to remain at Northampton Saints, the Club can today confirm. James – who first arrived at cinch Stadium at Franklin’s Gardens in the summer...

Bristol Bears land world-class signing

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

NEWS: Fijian sensation Viliame Mata will join Bristol Bears from Edinburgh ahead of the 2024/25 season, the club confirmed. The 32-year-old, one of the game’s most exciting superstars, was a standout...

Saints re-sign England lock Alex Coles

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

England international Alex Coles has penned a new contract to remain at Northampton Saints, the Club can today confirm. The 24-year-old, who can play at lock or in the back row, brought up a century of...

IRFU Announce 150th Celebrations For 2024/25 Season

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

The IRFU (Irish Rugby Football Union) is delighted to announce plans for its 150th year celebrations which will take place during the 2024/25 season. Throughout the 2024/25 season, the IRFU will...