Glasgow boss thrilled by Champions Cup return
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyGlasgow Warriors head coach Franco Smith has admitted to being “excited” by his side’s return to the Champions Cup next season after a one-year absence. The Scottish region...
Jean Kleyn eligible for Springbok Test selection
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFormer Irish international lock Jean Kleyn has been cleared for Springbok selection under new eligibility rules. World Rugby have confirmed that the Johannesburg-born 29-year-old fulfilled the...
World Rugby U20 Championship 2023: Pool A preview
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFRANCE Seeding for 2023: 1Tournaments played: 12 (2008-19)Best finish: Champions (2018, 2019)Worst finish: Ninth (2016)U20 Championship match record: Played 60 / Won 40 / Drawn 1 / Lost 19U20 Championship...
Scott Baldwin joins Newcastle Falcons as defence coach
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWales hooker Scott Baldwin will complete Newcastle Falcons’ staff for the new season after signing up as defence coach. The 34-year-old has retired from playing to focus on his new role...
Monty Ioane Signs two-year deal with Lyon
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyLyon have confirmed the signing of Australian-born Monty Ioane. After 5 years under the colors of Benetton Treviso (more than 80 games played), the winger had joined the Melbourne Rebels at the...
Harlequins confirm men’s coaching structure
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyHarlequins have today confirmed its senior Men's coaching structure for the 2023/24 season. Following the conclusion of the 2022/23 season, the Club has undertaken a review of the coaching department,...
2023/24 Champions Cup Format Announced
3 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...
Gloucester Rugby confirm 2023/24 coaching structure
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyGloucester Rugby is pleased to confirm our coaching structure for the 2023/24 season. Head Coach George Skivington continues to spearhead the coaching team, joined once more by Trevor Woodman, Dom Waldouck...
South Africa star Cheslin Kolbe signs with Sungoliath
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbySouth Africa star utility back and 2019 Rugby World Cup winner Cheslin Kolbe has decided to play for Tokyo Sungoliath from the 2023-2024 League One season, the club said Thursday. The announcement comes...
Fiji name 45-man wider squad
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFijians Head Coach Simon Raiwalui has today announced a wider squad of 45 players for the upcoming July test series against Tonga on 22nd July 2023, Samoa on 29thJuly 2023, Japan on 5th August 2023, and...
