Jono Lance set for an extended spell on the sidelines
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWarriors fly-half Jono Lance saw a specialist this week about the back injury which forced him to withdraw from last week’s European Challenge Cup match against Ospreys. A...
Ashley Beck ruled out for 6 months with injury
8 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWorcester Warriors have confirmed that centre Ashley Beck has undergone surgery on the broken leg which he sustained in the opening minutes of last week’s European Challenge Cup victory over Stade...
Blade Chosen To Lead Connacht Against Sale
8 years ago by Irish Rugby NewsScrum half Caolin Blade will captain Connacht for the first time when the westerners take on Sale Sharks at the AJ Bell Stadium in the European Challenge Cup on Saturday (kick-off 3pm).
Lawes pens new Saints deal
8 years ago by Ultimate RugbyNorthampton Saints have announced that England lock Courtney Lawes has extended his contract with the Club. The 29-year-old home-grown lock has put pen to paper on a deal that...
Fitzgerald And De Buitléar On The Bench For Connacht's European Opener
8 years ago by Irish Rugby NewsConnacht head coach Andy Friend has named two Academy players on the bench for the province's European Challenge Cup opener against Bordeaux-Bégles at the Sportsground on Saturday (kick-off 3pm).
Chris Ashton’s chance of England recall hit by ban-related lack of matches
8 years ago by The Guardian• Sale wing loses chance to play before England squad is named• Wasps’ Jimmy Gopperth may miss season with ligament injuryChris Ashton’s chances of a swift England recall have suffered another...
Falcons prop Scott Wilson forced to retire through injury
8 years ago by Ultimate RugbyNewcastle Falcons have confirmed that prop Scott Wilson has been forced to retire from professional rugby due to injury. The 24-year-old has made 80 appearances for the Falcons’ first team since...
Challenge Cup fixtures announced
8 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe EPCR have confirmed the 2018/19 Challenge Cup fixtures, with Dragons kicking off this season’s campaign in Romania against Timisoara Saracens at the Dan Paltinisanu Stadium on...
Jannie Du Plessis joins coaching staff of Montpellier's youth team
8 years ago by Montpellier RugbyMontpellier have today confirmed that South African prop Jannie Du Plessis has joined the club's youth team as scrum coach. Du Plessis joined the team from the Sharks in 2015 along with his brother...
Former Wales Captain Calls Time On Illustrious Career
8 years ago by Ultimate RugbyCardiff Blues, Wales and British & Irish Lion flanker Sam Warburton, OBE, has called timed on his illustrious rugby career. Capped 74 times by Wales and a further five by the British &...
