James Gaskell becomes latest Wasp to put pen to paper on new deal
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWasps have revealed that Club centurion James Gaskell has signed a contract extension, becoming the 13th first-team player to commit his future to the Club in recent months. The...
England men U20s squad update for World Rugby U20 Championship
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyEngland men U20s head coach Steve Bates has updated the original 28-player squad ahead of the World Rugby U20 Championship in Argentina. Bates’ side travel to Argentina on 30 May for the...
England name exciting squad to face the Barbarians
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyEngland XV head coach Jim Mallinder has named his squad to begin preparations for the match against the Barbarians on Sunday 2 June at Twickenham Stadium. 23 players will assemble today at the...
Premiership Semi-Final Lineups
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbySaracens, Exeter Chiefs, Gloucester Rugby and Northampton Saints have named their sides for the Premiership Rugby semi-finals. Saracens have already lifted the Champions Cup this term as...
Wednesday Morning Round Up
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbySam Cane set to make his first start for the Chiefs since returning from injury An unfamiliar starting role for Cane as the injury-hit Chiefs rest key All Blacks for their clash with the Reds....
Simon Hammersley leaves Newcastle Falcons
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyNewcastle Falcons full-back Simon Hammersley is leaving the club after exercising a relegation release clause, the club has confirmed. The 26-year-old had signed a two-year contract...
Watch: Aaron Cruden almost ended Montpellier's playoffs hopes before a tighthead prop saved the day
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyMontpellier kept their hopes of making the TOP14 playoffs alive on Sunday as claimed a bonus point victory over Stade Francais. La Rochelle's loss to Lyon on Saturday meant that Montpellier...
Chris Boyd eyes chance to break the Saracens-Exeter stranglehold
7 years ago by The GuardianPremiership’s heavyweight pair seem destined for a Twickenham showdown unless Gloucester or Northampton can spring an upsetThe list of familiar club names absent from the 2018-19 Premiership semi-finals...
Watch: Matt Banahan channels his inner Danny Cipriani with a delightful chip
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbySale Sharks came away with the spoils in a thrilling 87 point encounter at the AJ Bell Stadium on the final day of the regular Premiership season. There were a number of outstanding tries in the...
Chiefs finish top as Saints edge out Quins for fourth
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyNorthampton Saints took the final Premiership play-off spot despite losing to Exeter, while Bath secured Champions Cup rugby next term. Exeter Chiefs wrapped up top spot in the...
