Premiership Rugby launches powerful new Sporting Commission
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyPremiership Rugby has launched a Sporting Commission in what chief executive Simon Massie-Taylor believes is “a landmark moment” for the organisation. The seven-strong group will be chaired...
Jason Robinson urges England to take hope from unlikely 2007 World Cup run
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyJason Robinson insists England must look to his 2007 runners-up rather than the triumphant vintage of 2003 for inspiration to drive their World Cup quest this autumn. Either France, Ireland, South Africa...
Jersey Reds confirm new signings and 2023/4 Squad
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAfter the excitement of the recently-concluded 2022/23 season has died down, Jersey Reds are looking to the future and preparing for the defence of their RFU Championship title. After confirming some...
Newcastle Falcons sign Argentina and Saracens prop Eduardo Bello
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyArgentina prop Eduardo Bello has become Newcastle Falcons’ 11th senior signing ahead of the new season, with the Saracens tight-head joining on a two-year deal. Bello, 27, has been capped...
Back in the Champions Cup – Bath Rugby
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyBath Rugby are back in the Heineken Champions Cup after just one season away and England’s first winners of the prestigious trophy will be looking to resurrect past glories on their return. 1997-98:...
Saints sign Tom Pearson ahead of 2023/24 season
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyNorthampton Saints today confirms the signing of former London Irish back row Tom Pearson. The 23-year-old was left without a club side last week when the Exiles were placed into administration...
Tarek Haffar signs with Saints
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyNorthampton Saints today confirms that prop Tarek Haffar has put pen to paper on a contract with the Club ahead of the 2023/24 season. The 115kg, 6’0” loosehead joins the men in Black,...
2023/24 Champions Cup Format Announced
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe EPCR have announced the format for the 2023/24 Champions Cup season. The competition will return to a multi-pool format with the 24 clubs in four pools of six. Each pool will consist...
Ireland Squad Named For World Rugby U20 Championship
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyIreland U20s Head Coach Richie Murphy has named his Ireland U20s squad for the upcoming World Rugby U20 Championship in South Africa. The tournament, taking place in the Cape Town region,...
Chunya Munga signs on with Northampton Saints
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyNorthampton Saints can today confirm the signing of lock Chunya Munga ahead of the 2023/24 season. The athletic, 120kg second row stands at 6’7” tall, and made 53 appearances in total...
