Disciplinary: Duncan Taylor, Saracens
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe case of Duncan Taylor, Saracens, was heard last night by independent disciplinary panel chaired by Matthew O’Grady sitting with Martyn Wood and Guy Lovgreen.Taylor received a red card for dangerous...
Ross Chisholm Announces Retirement
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyHarlequins stalwart Ross Chisholm has today announced he will retire from professional rugby at the end of the 2022/23 Gallagher Premiership season. The 32-year-old, who has amassed 128 Harlequins appearances,...
Homegrown hero Callum Chick commits to Newcastle Falcons
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyCallum Chick says he is excited about the next chapter for Newcastle Falcons after committing to a new two-year deal with the Kingston Park club. The Ponteland native has risen through the Falcons’...
Scott MacLeod to leave Newcastle Falcons
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyScott MacLeod’s 11-year association with Newcastle Falcons will come to an end at the close of the current season, with the line-out coach set to depart the club. The Hawick native spent...
Sean O’Brien signs two-year deal with Munster
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyMunster Rugby and the IRFU confirm the signing of centre Sean O’Brien on a two-year deal ahead of the 2023/24 season. From Westmeath, the centre has been playing with the Premiership’s...
Ioan Lloyd to join Scarlets for next season
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyScarlets has announced the signing of Bristol Bears’ Wales international Ioan Lloyd. The 22-year-old fly-half will be returning to Welsh rugby after spending the last four years at Bristol. A...
Chris Ashton to retire from professional rugby
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyChris Ashton will retire at the conclusion of the 2022/23 season after an 18-year career as a professional in both rugby union and rugby league. The Leicester Tigers outside-back has, to date, made 25...
Stormers coach John Dobson lauds ‘superb’ Exeter
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyStormers head coach John Dobson heaped praise on Exeter Chiefs after the Gallagher Premiership club crushed his side 42-17 in the Heineken Champions Cup quarter-finals. He admitted he was...
Baxter hails ‘magical’ Exeter performance
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyExeter Chiefs director of rugby Rob Baxter branded his team’s Heineken Champions Cup quarter-final display as “magical” as the 2020 champions powered into the last four. The...
Leicester ‘hurt’ after battle with ‘favourites’ Leinster
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyLeicester Tigers’ Heineken Champions Cup defeat at Leinster Rugby is tough to digest, according to the Gallagher Premiership side’s head coach Richard Wigglesworth. Leinster...
