“Facing Scotland will be no walk in the park”
2 weeks ago by Ultimate RugbySouth Africa may be considered the favourites when they face Scotland in the opening Test of the Castle Lager Outgoing Tour at Murrayfield on Sunday based on their second placed world ranking to Scotland’s...
Prem Cup: What we learned from the opening round
2 weeks ago by Ultimate RugbyThe opening round of the Premiership Rugby Cup provided plenty of excitement as the race to follow in Gloucester Rugby’s footsteps got underway. There were derby battles, emerging stars and plenty...
Obano to make his 150th appearance for Bath
3 weeks ago by Ultimate RugbyBath Rugby return to The Rec this Saturday for Round 6 of the Gallagher Premiership. Taking on Sale Sharks, Beno Obano is set to earn his 150th cap in the hoops of Blue, Black and White. Obano will pack...
Swiel signs on short-term deal with Saracens
4 weeks ago by Ultimate RugbyEarlier today Saracens announced Tim Swiel has joined the club on a short-term deal. The 31-year-old has joined as injury cover with Louie Johnson sidelined for up to three months after tearing his bicep...
Wallabies and Australia XV squads confirmed for November Tours
4 weeks ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Wallabies 34-man Spring Tour squad features five new faces including 2023 Rugby World Cup squad members Samu Kerevi and Will Skelton and recent recruit Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii. Kerevi and Skelton have...
New Argentinian winger Rodrigo Isgro debuts against Bath
1 month ago by Ultimate RugbyHarlequins have named their matchday squad for Saturday’s Gallagher Premiership clash with Bath Rugby at a sold-out Twickenham Stoop stadium (KO 17:30). The Starting XV features...
Nick Isiekwe hits 150 caps for Saracens
1 month ago by Ultimate RugbyNick Isiekwe spoke of his pride as he prepares to make his 150th Saracens appearance on Saturday when the Men in Black head to Ashton Gate to take on the table-topping Bristol Bears. The second-rower...
Borthwick names 36-player squad for Autumn Nations Series
1 month ago by Ultimate RugbyEngland men’s head coach Steve Borthwick has named a 36-player training squad for the forthcoming Autumn Nations Series which begins on Saturday 2 November against New Zealand at Allianz Stadium,...
Premiership Rugby Round 4 review
1 month ago by Ultimate RugbyBristol Bears replaced Saracens at the top of the Premiership Rugby table on a thrilling Derby Weekend. The Bears beat Exeter Chiefs 40-35 at Sandy Park, while Saracens lost for the first time this season...