Matt Smith calls time on playing career
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyMatt Smith has announced that he will retire from the game at the conclusion of the 2018/19 season after 14 years of professional rugby with Leicester Tigers. The Tigers Academy graduate...
Leicester’s new signing may be exactly what they need to be an intimidating force again
7 years ago by Rugby DumpLeicester Tigers’ rebuilding process continued at the weekend, as they signed Argentina and Jaguares second-row Tomas Lavanini.
England men U20 squad for World Rugby U20 Championship
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyEngland men U20s head coach Steve Bates has named his 28-player squad for the 2019 World Rugby U20 Championship in Argentina (4-22 June). The group includes nine players who have appeared...
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...
Monday Morning Round Up
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyIsrael Folau Code of Conduct hearing day 3 Israel Folau’s future is still no clearer after his code of conduct hearing was forced into a third day following a stalemate at Rugby Australia’s...
Defeat to Gloucester confirms Newcastle Falcons relegation
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyNewcastle Falcons have been relegated from the Premiership following a 28-19 defeat against Gloucester at Kingsholm. The Falcons knew they could still stay up following...
Wasps' play-off hopes end in late collapse
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyBath ended Wasps' remote hopes of pinching a Premiership play-off place with a dramatic 29-17 bonus-point win at home on Sunday. The hosts' top-six aspirations remain alive and another bonus-point...
Newcastle relegated as Sarries thrash Exeter
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyHaving spent six successive years in the top flight, Newcastle Falcons were relegated from the Premiership on Saturday. Newcastle Falcons suffered relegation from the Premiership on...
Throwback: A decade since that incredible shootout in Cardiff
7 years ago by Rugby DumpThis weekend marks the 10th anniversary of the famous penalty shootout between Cardiff Blues and Leicester Tigers in the Heineken Cup semi-final.
Quins set top-four marker, Sale held at Bristol
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe race for the Premiership's last play-off space is hotting up and Harlequins put down their marker by beating Leicester Tigers. Harlequins moved back into the Premiership's...
