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England Squad Update

2 days ago by Ultimate Rugby

Cadan Murley (Harlequins) and Tom Curry (Sale Sharks) have been called up to England’s 36-player squad, replacing Elliot Daly (Saracens) and Charlie Ewels (Bath Rugby) as preparations begin for the...

Stafford McDowall to captain Scotland against Portugal

1 week ago by Ultimate Rugby

Stafford McDowall will lead Scotland on Saturday as they take on Portugal in the third match of The Famous Grouse Nations Series at Scottish Gas Murrayfield in front of more than 55,000 supporters. McDowall...

Prem Rugby Cup round 2 review

1 week ago by Ultimate Rugby

Two trebles and a double hat-trick were scored in a blockbuster second round of the Premiership Rugby Cup. Eight of the 10 Gallagher Premiership Rugby clubs secured a win with seven of them boasting...

Ten match ban for Jonny Hill

2 weeks ago by Ultimate Rugby

Jonny Hill, Sale Sharks, appeared before an independent disciplinary panel yesterday, Monday 4 November, for an alleged breach of RFU Rule 5.12 – conduct prejudicial to the interests of the game...

Obano to make his 150th appearance for Bath

3 weeks ago by Ultimate Rugby

Bath 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...

McElroy to start on debut for Sale

3 weeks ago by Ultimate Rugby

Luke James starts a Sharks game for the first time since the 2022/23 season while new signing Tadgh McElroy makes his Sale debut as Alex Sanderson makes seven changes to his team for the trip to The Rec...

Sione Tuipulotu to captain Scotland

4 weeks ago by Ultimate Rugby

Sione Tuipulotu has been named as Scotland captain for The Famous Grouse Nations Series, as head coach Gregor Townsend today announced a 45-player group for the four November Test matches. There...

Sale Sharks sign hooker McElroy

4 weeks ago by Ultimate Rugby

Sale Sharks have signed former Saracens, Leinster and Connacht hooker Tadgh McElroy on a deal until the end of the 24/25 season.  The 27-year-old had joined Ulster on a short-term deal in September...

Borthwick names 36-player squad for Autumn Nations Series

1 month ago by Ultimate Rugby

England 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 Rugby

Bristol 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...