Bryn Evans added to Hurricanes' coaching panel
11 months ago by Ultimate RugbyHurricanes have announced that former All Black Bryn Evans will be added to the coaching group ahead of the 2024 season. Evans had already represented Hurricanes as player 25 times between 2009 and 2011...
Lewis Ludlam to join Toulon as England's talent drain to France continues
11 months ago by Ultimate RugbyNorthampton back-row Lewis Ludlam will become the latest England international to head for France after agreeing terms to join Top 14 side Toulon next summer. Ludlam has played in the last two World Cups...
Maro Itoje’s future in England plunged into doubt after Saracens ask him to take pay cut
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyMaro Itoje’s England and Saracens future has been plunged into doubt after it emerged the lock has been asked to take a 50 per cent pay cut by the north London club. Saracens fear the British and...
Match Preview: Glasgow Warriors v DHL Stormers
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyThis is a mouth-watering meeting between two sides that have led the way on the attacking front so far this season. Glasgow have beaten the most defenders (59), with elusive fly-half Tom Jordan leaving...
Newcastle Falcons team to face Harlequins
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyArgentina trio Mateo Carreras, Matias Moroni and Pedro Rubiolo are all thrust straight into Gallagher Premiership duty for Newcastle Falcons, starting in Saturday’s trip to Harlequins. Countryman...
Booth: London Spectacle Can Attract New Fans
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyOspreys coach Toby Booth hopes taking Friday’s fixture against the Hollywoodbets Sharks to the home of Harlequins will attract new rugby fans to the BKT URC. Staging the Round 3 encounter at the...
Anthony Watson returns to Leicester Tigers
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyLeicester Tigers have agreed a new deal with Anthony Watson which will see the international return to the club from December. The 29-year-old represented Tigers during the 2022/23 season, after...
Argentina make single change for New Zealand semi-final
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyMichael Cheika has kept faith with 14 of the team that started in the quarter-final win over Wales. Michael Cheika has made only a single change to his starting Argentina side for the Rugby World Cup...
Dan McKellar on Leicester Tigers - A Season Preview
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyThis has been a summer of change at Mattioli Woods Welford Road. After Steve Borthwick departed to take over England in December, Leicester Tigers put up a stern defence of their Gallagher Premiership...
Fitz Harding named Club Captain and signs long-term extension
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyFitz Harding has signed a new long-term contract with the Bears and has been appointed as the new club captain ahead of the 2023/24 season. The back-row forward, who has made 52 appearances for the club...