MLR Highlights: Seattle v New England
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Seattle Seawolves hosted the New England Free Jacks at Starfire Stadium in round four of Major League Rugby. The 2019 Champion Seawolves were looking to redeem themselves after an 0-3 start to the...
All Six Nations matches 'set to go ahead' amid coronavirus crisis
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbySix Nations organisers say all remaining fixtures in the tournament will go ahead but the situation will continue to be monitored amid concerns over the spread of the coronavirus. The round-four...
Wales worry over fitness of Dan Biggar after knee injury with Northampton
6 years ago by The GuardianWales face nervous wait over fitness of fly-half England welcome Mako Vunipola back into squadWales are holding their breath over the availability of the fly-half Dan Biggar for their Six Nations match...
Six Nations paywall would cut cord to thousands of fans rugby depends on
6 years ago by The GuardianTaking live audiences for granted in return for £300m is a huge gamble for a sport with a skinny link to the publicSometimes we overlook the fragility of the thread connecting rugby with the public. It...
No further Six Nations postponements planned after coronavirus outbreak
6 years ago by The GuardianSix Nations state plans based ‘on current available information’Ireland v Italy may not be played until OctoberEngland’s hopes of clinching the Six Nations title in Italy this month remain alive...
Ins, outs and the latest rugby rumours
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyA busy day in player movement market saw Chris Ashton leave Sale Sharks with immediate effect, the Leicester Tigers add two signings and a couple of re-signings and the Exeter Chiefs wrap a few new signings. We...
Ben Youngs silences rumours by signing a new contract
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThere had been plenty of speculation that Ben Youngs would be moving from Welford Road once his contract ran out this summer. However, the England and Lions scrumhalf has recommitted to Leicester...
Tom Youngs recommits to Leicester Tigers
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyLeicester Tigers club captain Tom Youngs has agreed a new deal with the clubs. A Tigers Academy graduate has made 189 appearances for the club since his senior debut in 2006 as a 19-year-old. The...
Exeter sign Welsh centre dubbed as Jonathan Davies' replacement
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyRob Baxter’s recruitment drive for the 2020/21 season continues apace with the news today that he has added a fourth new arrival to Sandy Park. Having already confirmed the signings of Scottish...
Chris Ashton on the move again with departure from Sale
6 years ago by The GuardianWing joined Sharks in July 2018 after one season at ToulonAshton leaves by mutual agreement with immediate effectSale have announced the unexpected departure of Chris Ashton with immediate effect. Ashton...
