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“Excited” Jo Yapp aiming to drive Wallaroos forward

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

For Jo Yapp, the opportunity to become the first full-time head coach of the Wallaroos and lead a talented squad on the road to Women’s Rugby World Cup 2025 was too good to turn down. Yapp, the...

Tom James to remain at Northampton Saints

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Scrum-half Tom James has signed a new deal to remain at Northampton Saints, the Club can today confirm. James – who first arrived at cinch Stadium at Franklin’s Gardens in the summer...

Bristol Bears land world-class signing

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

NEWS: Fijian sensation Viliame Mata will join Bristol Bears from Edinburgh ahead of the 2024/25 season, the club confirmed. The 32-year-old, one of the game’s most exciting superstars, was a standout...

Saints re-sign England lock Alex Coles

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

England international Alex Coles has penned a new contract to remain at Northampton Saints, the Club can today confirm. The 24-year-old, who can play at lock or in the back row, brought up a century of...

IRFU Announce 150th Celebrations For 2024/25 Season

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

The IRFU (Irish Rugby Football Union) is delighted to announce plans for its 150th year celebrations which will take place during the 2024/25 season. Throughout the 2024/25 season, the IRFU will...

Record-breaking Gallagher Premiership weekend raises expectations for 2024

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

The curtain came down on 2023 with a record-breaking round of Gallagher Premiership Rugby action which has our appetites well and truly whetted for 2024. Round 10 saw a remarkable 152,101 fans come...

Exeter will leave ‘gifted’ Immanuel Feyi-Waboso to decide own international path

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Exeter rugby director Rob Baxter says there will be no pressure from the Chiefs about where Immanuel Feyi-Waboso’s potential international career should lie. The uncapped 21-year-old, who is qualified...

Fraser Dingwall pens new contract with Northampton Saints

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Northampton Saints are delighted to confirm that Fraser Dingwall has signed a new contract with the Club. The English centre has notched up 115 appearances in Black, Green and Gold so far at just 24 years...

World Rugby Chairman Sir Bill Beaumont awarded Knight Grand Cross of the Order of the British Empire for services to rugby in His Majesty The King’s New Year’s Honours lis

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

World Rugby Chairman Sir Bill Beaumont has expressed his gratitude and says that he is “honoured and humbled” after being awarded the Knight Grand Cross of the Order of the British Empire for...

England hooker starts for Sale in their fixture vs Northampton

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

England hooker Luke Cowan-Dickie starts in the front-row while there’s a recall for Sam James at outside centre as Your Sharks look to wrap up 2023 with a big performance against high-flying Northampton...