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Alex Schwarz signs for the Cornish Pirates

8 years ago by Cornish Pirates

The Cornish Pirates can confirm that scrum-half Alex Schwarz has signed a one- year contract for the club. Aged 25, the Bodelwyddan-born North Walian number 9 joins from RGC - Rygbi Gogledd Cymru –...

Visser calls time on his Test career

8 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Scotland wing Tim Visser today announced his decision to retire from international rugby.    Born in Zeewolde, Netherlands, Visser scored 14 tries in 33 appearances in a five-year spell for...

Bilbao 2018 - Champions/Challenge Cup Match Officials

8 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Wayne Barnes will take charge of the 2018 Champions Cup Final between three-times victors Leinster Rugby and Top 14 giants Racing 92 at the San Mamés Stadium, Bilbao on May 12. It will be his 70th...

Picamoles joins France's June Test absentee list

8 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Montpellier no.8 Louis Picamoles will miss France's tour to New Zealand in June as he needs an operation, confirmed the French national side.   France coach Jacques Brunel...

Nabuli to join Top 14 side Bordeaux-Begles

8 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Queensland Reds flyer Eto Nabuli will make the switch to France at the end of the current Super Rugby season to join Top14 side Bordeaux-Begles. The 29-year-old, won his first Wallaby cap against Scotland...

Junior Springbok squad for the World Rugby U20 Championship

8 years ago by South African Rugby

Salmaan Moerat will lead a Junior Springbok squad featuring seven players who participated in the World Rugby U20 Championship last year, from 30 May to 17 June in the south of France.   Moerat,...

Rugby union: talking points from the weekend's action

8 years ago by The Guardian

England rivals may enliven play-offs, Bath keep up bizarre trend and a thrilling final raises exciting questions for women’s gameSale will qualify for the European Champions Cup if they defeat Leicester...

Jan Serfontein in doubt for June Tests

8 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Springbok and Montpellier centre Jan Serfontein could miss the Springboks’ four Tests against England in June.   Serfontein was ruled out of Montpellier’s Top 14 clash against Pau this...

Ireland U-18 Women's Squad Named For European Championship

8 years ago by Irish Rugby News

The Ireland Sevens management have confirmed the 12 players to represent Ireland at the Rugby Europe Under-18 Women's Sevens Championship and Youth Olympic qualifier in Vichy, France this weekend.

Wednesday Evening Round Up

8 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

George North signs for Ospreys After months of speculation, Ospreys have confirmed that Wales and Lions winger George North will join the club ahead of the 2018/19 season.  The Northampton Saints...