Leicester Tigers sign Charlie Atkinson
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyLeicester Tigers can confirm the signing of Charlie Atkinson. The 21-year-old joins Tigers on a long-term deal from Wasps. Born in Oxford, Atkinson was educated at Abingdon School and...
Wallabies brace for big challenge from Scotland at Murrayfield
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe first weekend of the Autumn Nations Series features a juicy clash between the Scots and Wallabies at Murrayfield. Jamie Ritchie will lead Scotland out against Australia this Saturday at BT...
Seven of France's match-day 23 for their RWC 2021 quarter-final with Italy made their test debuts against the Azzurre
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbySeven of France's match-day 23 for their RWC 2021 quarter-final with Italy made their test debuts against the Azzurre, including hooker Agathe Sochat who will win her 40th cap in Whangārei on 29 October. France...
Fourteen of Italy's starting line-up beat France in September
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFourteen of Italy's starting line-up for their Rugby World Cup 2021 quarter-final with France also started the Azzurre's victory over Les Bleues in September, including winger Maria Magatti who plays her...
Italy: Maria Magatt earns 50th test cap, captain Manuela Furlan returns
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyItaly coach Andrea Di Giandomenico has named his team for their Rugby World Cup 2021 quarter-final against France at Northland Events Centre on 29 October. Italy coach Andrea Di Giandomenico has...
Match officials appointed for RWC 2021 quarter-finals
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWorld Rugby has today confirmed that Hollie Davidson (Scotland), Aimee Barrett-Theron (South Africa), Maggie Cogger-Orr (New Zealand) and Joy Neville (Ireland) will take charge of the Rugby World Cup 2021...
Former Harlequins and England captain Chris Robshaw announces his retirement
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFormer Harlequins and England captain Chris Robshaw has announced his retirement from professional rugby. Robshaw earned 66 test caps for England captaining his country on 42 occasions. He played...
Searl and Shillcock join Bath on short-term deals
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyBath Rugby can confirm fly-half Billy Searle and versatile back Jamie Shillcock have joined on short-term deals. The duo will provide injury cover while Orlando Bailey (facial injury),...
Jamie Ritchie captains Scotland, Finn Russell omitted from Autumn Nations Series squad
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyEdinburgh Rugby flanker Jamie Ritchie has been named Scotland captain for the Autumn Nations Series ahead of the matches against Australia, Fiji, New Zealand and Argentina at BT Murrayfield. The...
Finn Russell dropped from Scotland squad - report
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFinn Russell is set to be omitted from the Scotland squad to be named later today (Wednesday). The 30-year-old flyhalf was rested for Scotland's July test in South America, along with...
