I won’t be back with the Ospreys – Alun Wyn Jones
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAlun Wyn Jones has confirmed he will not be an Ospreys player next season. The former Wales and British and Irish Lions captain announced his retirement from international rugby last month after making...
De Villiers and Letebele to lead Junior Springboks in South Africa
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyPaul de Villiers and Katlego Letebele will return for their second stint with the Junior Springboks, this time as captain and vice-captain of the South African squad to the World Rugby Under-20 Championship,...
Farrell Names 42-Player Ireland Summer Training Squad
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyIreland Head Coach Andy Farrell has today named a 42-player Summer Training Squad to begin preparations for the Ireland Nations Series and Rugby World Cup 2023. Following the conclusion of the...
Rowena Burnfield Joins Trailfinders Women
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyTrailfinders Women have announced the signing of international Red Rose Rowena Burnfield to our squad ahead of our entry into the Premier 15s next season. The second-row has 50 caps for her country,...
Red Rose Vicky Fleetwood retires
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyRed Roses forward Vicky Fleetwood is to call time on her rugby playing career with immediate effect. A decorated player in both XVs and sevens, Fleetwood was part of the 2014 World Cup-winning...
Three areas where the Premiership Final will be won
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe master meets the apprentice as Saracens and Sale Sharks do battle for the first time in a Gallagher Premiership Rugby final. For 12 years Mark McCall and Alex Sanderson served alongside each other...
Dan Sheehan has been named the URC Players’ Player of the Season
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe award is voted for by the league’s captains and vice-captains and the 24-year-old came out on top in a poll which was conducted at the end of the regular campaign. It is the second time...
Exeter Chiefs star Jack Nowell rules himself out of England's World Cup plans
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyDeparting Exeter Chiefs winger Jack Nowell has confirmed he has ruled himself out of England duty ahead of the Rugby World Cup so he can focus on his move to France to join back-to-back Heineken Champions...
Mark Mapletoft named new England men's U20 head coach
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Rugby Football Union has confirmed that Mark Mapletoft is the new England men’s U20 head coach after Alan Dickens concluded his role. Mapletoft, who has been an assistant coach with England...
Justin Tipuric retires from international rugby
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyIn a decision that will be sorely felt by Welsh rugby, Justin Tipuric announced his retirement from the international stage today after winning 93 caps for his country. The Trebanos RFC product has been...
