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Bath confirm the signing of Saints playmaker Piers Francis

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Bath have announced the signing of Northampton Saints and England international Piers Francis ahead of the 2022/23 season.   The 31-year-old fly-half, who can also play centre, has been...

Proctor hits 50 Saints appearances as Northampton face Harlequins

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Matt Proctor will bring up a half-century of appearances in Black, Green and Gold on Friday evening as Northampton Saints take on Harlequins.   The Gallagher Premiership’s third and fourth-placed...

Tom Youngs announces retirement from rugby

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Tom Youngs has confirmed his retirement from professional rugby with immediate effect.     The 35-year-old retires after making 215 appearances for Leicester Tigers, as well as gaining 28...

Premiership: Looking ahead to Round 23

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

After a fortnight’s break in observation of the Champions and Challenge Cups, the Premiership is back in action, kicking off with two big clashes as Bristol Bears tackle Gloucester at Ashton Gate...

New United Rugby Championship trophy revealed

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

The United Rugby Championship has digitally revealed the trophy that will be presented to the league champions at the first URC Grand Final on June 18.     The incredibly unique piece of silverware...

Dan Biggar to miss key fixtures for Northampton Saints following suspension

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Northampton Saints and Wales' flyhalf Dan Biggar has been suspended for three weeks following an independent Disciplinary Hearing arising from his club’s EPCR Challenge Cup, Round of 16 match...

Watch: Alfie Barbeary scores a hattrick in Wasps' win

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Alfie Barbeary's hattrick against Biarritz fires Wasps into the quarter-finals of the Challenge Cup.   Lee Blackett's side will face either Edinburgh or Bath in the final eight after claiming a...

What happens if the aggregate scores are level in the second leg of the round of 16?

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Ahead of this weekend’s decisive matches in the Heineken Champions Cup Round of 16 2nd leg and in the EPCR Challenge Cup Round of 16, here is a reminder of the extra time protocol.     If...