Disciplinary Decision - Wessels Appeal Hearing
3 months ago by Ultimate RugbyAn Independent Appeal Hearing was held today (Wednesday, October 29) regarding the citing and subsequent suspension of Jan-Hendrik Wessels of the Vodacom Bulls which had resulted in a nine-game ban. An...
Fraser Dingwall pens new deal with Northampton Saints
3 months ago by Ultimate RugbyNorthampton Saints are delighted to confirm that England centre Fraser Dingwall has signed a contract extension, keeping the 26-year-old at his boyhood club for the 2026/27 campaign and beyond. A...
Pita Ahki set for Blues return
3 months ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Blues are excited to announce the return of experienced midfielder Pita Ahki for the next two Super Rugby Pacific seasons.It will be a homecoming for 33-year-old Ahki, who grew up in Auckland and began...
Gloucester Rugby sign South African prop with immediate effect
4 months ago by Ultimate RugbyGloucester Rugby is delighted to confirm the arrival of 26-year-old loose-head prop Dian Bleuler from United Rugby Championship (URC) side, the Hollywoodbets Sharks. The South African came through the...
Four internationals return to starting XV to face Saracens
4 months ago by Ultimate RugbyHarlequins are boosted by the return of four internationals to the starting XV for the visit of Saracens to The Stoop on Sunday afternoon (12 October, KO 15:00). Two-time British & Irish Lion, Marcus...
Steve Cummins rejoins Scarlets as injury cover
4 months ago by Ultimate RugbyAustralian second row Steve Cummins has rejoined the Scarlets as short-term injury cover. Steve spent three years in Llanelli after arriving from Super Rugby side Melbourne Rebels in 2017. He made 46...
Lee Radford takes up a coaching role with Scotland
4 months ago by Ultimate RugbyNorthampton Saints today confirm that coach Lee Radford will be seconded to Scottish Rugby for this season’s international windows. The 46-year-old coach will join Scotland for...
Fin Smith to stay a Saint
4 months ago by Ultimate RugbyNorthampton Saints today announce that England and British & Irish Lions fly-half, Fin Smith, has penned a new multi-year contract to remain at cinch Stadium at Franklin’s Gardens. The...
What we learned from PREM's opening weekend
4 months ago by Ultimate RugbyOn a glorious weekend for rugby in England, the Gallagher PREM was back with a bang starting on Thursday night in Sale. There was more drama on Friday night when Bath Rugby showed everyone why they were...
Shane and Shanks make their pre-season predictions
4 months ago by Ultimate RugbyShane Williams and Tom Shanklin have picked out the Welsh team they believe will finish highest in the BKT URC this season - and they are in agreement! The Wales greats, who played together in...
