England men's U20 team announced for final hit-out before U20 Championships
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyEngland men’s U20 head coach Mark Mapletoft has named his side to face Georgia U20 for the second of their two-match tour on Thursday, 1 June, in what will...
Wainiqolo, Matthews top Challenge Cup try-scoring charts
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyNot only did wing Jiuta Wainiqolo’s try against Glasgow Warriors in the EPCR Challenge Cup final help RC Toulon lift the trophy for the first time, but it also saw him draw level with opposing...
England men's U20 tour of Georgia squad announcement
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyEngland men’s U20 head coach Mark Mapletoft has named his travelling squad ahead of a two-match tour of Georgia against its U20 side, which is part of England's preparations for the World Rugby U20...
Newcastle Falcons sign London Irish scrum-half Hugh O'Sullivan
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyLondon Irish scrum-half Hugh O’Sullivan has become Newcastle Falcons’ tenth senior signing as the club continues to build for the 2023-24 season and beyond. The 25-year-old has signed...
Preview: Sale Sharks vs Leicester Tigers
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbySalford City Stadium becomes the fourteenth different venue to host a Gallagher Premiership Rugby semi-final fixture. Sale’s only previous home match at this stage was a 22-12 victory over...
Wigglesworth previews Premiership semi-final
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyRichard Wigglesworth knows all too well the pride in the north that this weekend's opponents, Sale Sharks, have ahead of the semi-final at the AJ Bell Stadium. Previewing Sunday's knockout fixture,...
Saints confirm seven players to depart this summer
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyNorthampton Saints can confirm that Brandon Nansen, Danny Hobbs-Awoyemi, Ethan Grayson, Frankie Sleightholme, Callum Burns, Archie Kean and Joseph Gaffan will leave the Club at the end of the 2022/23 campaign. The...
Newcastle Falcons sign Exeter Chiefs' Ollie Leatherbarrow
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyExeter Chiefs back-rower Ollie Leatherbarrow is joining Newcastle Falcons in the summer, with the former Scotland Under-20s international arriving on a two-year deal. Leatherbarrow, who turned...