Rory Hutchinson named in Scotland's World Cup training squad
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyNorthampton Saints centre Rory Hutchinson has been named in Scotland's 42-man training squad for this year's Rugby World Cup. The 23-year-old has caught the eye of head coach Gregor Townsend...
Match officials selected for RWC 2019
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWorld Rugby has announced the squad of 23 match officials selected to take charge of the 48 matches at Rugby World Cup 2019 in Japan, which runs from 20 September-2 November. ‘Team 21’ – the...
Tomas Lavanini signs for Leicester Tigers
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyLeicester Tigers have confirmed the signing of Argentina international forward Tomás Lavanini for next season. First capped by the Pumas in 2013, the 26-year-old has become...
Former Springbok lock announces his retirement
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFormer Springbok second-rower Flip van der Merwe has announced that he will be retiring at the end of the season and intends to stay in Clermont. Van der Merwe enjoyed a long and successful...
Thursday Morning Round Up
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyRugby Australia backed by government to bid for 2027 Rugby World Cup Rugby Australia has confirmed that the Australian Government has backed the Union in bidding for the 2027 Rugby World...
Rugby Australia backed by government to bid for 2027 Rugby World Cup
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyRugby Australia has confirmed that the Australian Government has backed the Union in bidding for the 2027 Rugby World Cup which will follow the showpieces in Japan and France. The formal...
Top 14 club chasing Ronan O'Gara
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyLa Rochelle is trying to persuade Crusaders assistant coach Ronan O'Gara to join the club, according to French news reports. Various French media outlets reported that La Rochelle want O'Gara...
Hamstring injury ends Tuilagi's Tigers season
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Leicester Tigers will have to do without their star England centre Manu Tuilagi for the remainding two games in the Premiership with the centre suffering a hamstring injury. The Tigers are...
Bastareaud explains New York move
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyMathieu Bastareaud says his decision to join Rugby United New York was motivated by a desire for a new experience with his family. It was confirmed on Monday that the powerhouse Toulon...
Racing 92's backs coach set to join Les Bleus staff
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyRacing92's Top 14-winning backs coach Laurent Labit will join the France set-up after the Rugby World Cup in Japan, the club announced on Monday. Labit won a league title with Racing 92 in...
