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Premiership

2021 - 2022

Gloucester Rugby confirm end of season departures

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Gloucester Rugby can today confirm the full list of players departing the club at the end of the 2022/23 season. The club thanks each departing player for their service to the Cherry & Whites during...

Borthwick names 28-player training squad for first Rugby World Cup preparation camp

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Steve Borthwick has named a 28-player training squad for England’s first Rugby World Cup preparation camp at the Honda England Rugby Performance centre, Pennyhill Park. The squad, which does...

Bristol Bears qualify for the Champions Cup

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

EPCR statement – 2023/24 Champions Cup:     Following the RFU’s decision to suspend London Irish from all competitions, EPCR can clarify that regrettably, the club will not compete...

Elvis Taione Announces Retirement

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Tongan international, Elvis Taione, who was known for his aggressive and powerful scrummaging, announced his retirement from rugby. Born in Nuku’alofa, Elvis joined the Ospreys back in 2021 and...

Star lock Lukhan Salakaia-Loto unveiled as Rebels latest signing

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

The Melbourne Rebels have confirmed the blockbuster signing of Lukhan Salakaia-Loto, who has committed to the Rebels until at least the end of 2025.   Salakaia-Loto is the Club’s...

Fiji name 45-man wider squad

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Fijians Head Coach Simon Raiwalui has today announced a wider squad of 45 players for the upcoming July test series against Tonga on 22nd July 2023, Samoa on 29thJuly 2023, Japan on 5th August 2023, and...

Taking a look at the financial crisis gripping the Gallagher Premiership

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

London Irish are the latest victims of the financial crisis gripping the Gallagher Premiership. Here, the PA news agency looks at the clubs most affected by the grim outlook.   GONE:   WORCESTER The...

London Irish Club Statement

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

The Club can confirm that London Irish has received correspondence from the Rugby Football Union (RFU) to confirm suspension for the 2023/24 season. The suspension will result in the Club being unable...

RFU Statement: London Irish

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

As a result of London Irish and its potential buyers being unable to provide reassurances over the club’s financial ability to operate in the Premiership in the 2023/24 season, the RFU has confirmed...

Jimmy Gopperth to join Provence

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Provence Rugby announces the arrival of Jimmy Gopperth from the Leicester Tigers on a one-season deal.  Gopperth, who has played about twenty games this season - including the semi-final against...