Newcastle Falcons down Castres
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyNewcastle Falcons claimed their fourth win from five games to start their season as they fronted up in France on Friday night. The Falcon's depth was tested and produced an ambitious attacking...
Results decisions for cancelled Champions Cup matches
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFollowing the cancellation of the Champions Cup, Round 2 fixtures between Glasgow Warriors and Lyon, La Rochelle and Bath Rugby, and Toulouse and Exeter Chiefs, in the interests of the health and safety...
Aki & Oliver come into Connacht starting side for Bristol clash
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyBundee Aki and Conor Oliver have both been named in the starting XV to face Bristol Bears in Sunday’s pre-Christmas Heineken Champions Cup clash at The Sportsground (k/o 5.30pm). Their inclusions...
England World Cup winner Katy Daley-Mclean retires from international rugby
5 years ago by The GuardianFly-half is third most-capped England player‘It has been a total privilege to be a Red Rose’World Cup-winning captain Katy Daley-Mclean has announced her retirement from international rugby with immediate...
Katy Daley-Mclean announces retirement from international rugby
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyRed Roses fly half Katy Daley-Mclean has called time on her international career with immediate effect. The 34-year-old, who led England to World Cup victory in 2014, retires on 116 caps, having...
Wales captain Jones facing race to be fit for start of Six Nations
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWales could be without captain Alun Wyn Jones for their Six Nations opener against Ireland as he recovers from a knee injury. Alun Wyn Jones will need at least 10 weeks to recover from...
Former Rebels and Force flanker heads to the MLR
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe LA Giltinis have recruited the experience and hard-edged forward power of Australian backrower Angus Cottrell. Today’s announcement is a coup because wooing a seasoned...
Carl Fearns set for Premiership return - report
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyCarl Fearns has been linked with a return to the Premiership once again. According to the Rugby Paper, Newcastle Falcons are keen to add the former England Saxons back-rower to their squad...
Mark Wilson captains Newcastle Falcons against Castres
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyMark Wilson captains Newcastle Falcons for Friday’s European Rugby Challenge Cup trip to French club, Castres. The England flanker returned from the bench during last weekend’s tournament...
Sale Sharks circle Edinburgh for the first time
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyHistory is set to be made on Saturday when Sale Sharks and Edinburgh meet in European competition for the first time. The match will be played out at the AJ Bell Stadium in Manchester and proceedings...
