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Scott Lawson to retire from professional rugby

6 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

After a career which has brought more than a century of appearances for Newcastle Falcons and 47 international caps for Scotland, hooker Scott Lawson will retire from professional rugby at the end of the...

England name squad for South Africa tour

6 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

England head coach Eddie Jones has named a 34-man squad to tour South Africa for a three-Test series in June.  Jones has selected seven new players for the tour including Ben Earl (Saracens), Jonny...

Rob Vickers to retire at the end of the season

6 years ago by Newcastle Falcons

After 12 years and more than 250 appearances for Newcastle Falcons, front-row forward Rob Vickers has announced he will retire from playing at the end of the current season. “I’ve had a number...

Premiership Highlights: Newcastle Falcons v Sale Sharks

6 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Newcastle snatch the victory in a back-and-forth encounter between two sides vying for the playoff positions. The Falcons took an early lead with Green, Graham, Hammersley and Lawson getting...

Tom Arscott signs for Newcastle Falcons

6 years ago by Newcastle Falcons

Newcastle Falcons have announced the signing of experienced Premiership performer Tom Arscott from next season.   The 30-year-old joins from French club Rouen where he has been playing under...

Thursday Evening Round Up

6 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Jack O'Connell to join Ealing Trailfinders from Bristol Rugby Ealing Trailfinders have announced the signing of Jack O’Connell from Bristol Rugby on a one-year contract.    The...

Aviva Premiership - Team of the Week

6 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Ben Obano – Bath Bath fronted up well against the league-leaders, Exeter, and were unlucky to only come away with the losing bonus point. Their tight 5 in particular really increased the intensity...

Players of the day

6 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Maro Itoje Guess who's back? 😎Maro Itoje's first Premiership try of the season was just a bit special pic.twitter.com/RtDL7aJQzW — Rugby on BT Sport (@btsportrugby) March 24, 2018 No sign...

George North disciplined by Northampton Saints

6 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

George North has been disciplined by Northampton Saints after missing a training session before their game with Sale Sharks earlier this month.   North, who returned to training on Monday,...

Friday Evening Round Up

6 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Bulls part ways with Rudy Paige Following the news that Rudy Paige will join Cheetahs on a three-month deal, Bulls have confirmed that they have parted ways with the Springbok scrumhalf. Full...