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Free Jacks Welcome Pingi Tala’apitaga as New Forwards Coach

3 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

The New England Free Jacks have recruited the highly rated Pingi Tala’apitaga to join their coaching staff for the 2026 MLR season. The 38-year-old Samoan becomes the latest coach to join the Free...

Gloucester Rugby medical update

3 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

Gloucester Rugby’s Head of Medical, Rhys Hughes, has provided a medical update following a number of players being currently unavailable for selection. Jack Singleton Gloucester Rugby can sadly...

International Quartet Return For Chiefs Derby Clash

3 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

Bristol Bears welcome back four international stars for Saturday’s Gallagher PREM round three clash with Exeter Chiefs at Ashton Gate on Saturday (3pm KO). Ellis Genge, Pedro Rubiolo, Benjamin Elizalde...

Louw and Woodman to earn first Prem start for Sale

3 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

Summer signing Marius Louw and Sharks Academy graduate Tristan Woodman will make their first Gallagher Prem starts, while British and Irish Lion Luke Cowan-Dickie returns as Alex Sanderson makes four changes...

Newcastle Red Bulls team to face Sale Sharks

3 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

Boeta Chamberlain starts at fly-half for Newcastle Red Bulls on Friday when they make the Gallagher PREM Derby Weekend trip to northern rivals Sale Sharks.   The South African comes...

England A coaches named for November

3 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

The Rugby Football Union (RFU) can today confirm the coaching staff for England Men’s A November fixtures against All Blacks XV and Spain.  England A will look to continue their unbeaten...

Joe’s joy at learning with Lancaster

3 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

Joe Joyce is living proof that you really can teach an old dog new tricks.   The Connacht Rugby second row has been a pro for more than a decade now, having moved to the west of Ireland in 2023...

Ulugia joins Wallabies coaching staff for End of Year Tour

3 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

After finishing his tenure as Wallabies assistant coach last weekend, Mike Cron has agreed to continue his work with Australian Rugby as a mentor for the next generation of forwards coaches, particularly...

Lee Radford takes up a coaching role with Scotland

3 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

Northampton 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...

RFU Statement - Lewis Moody

3 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

Bill Sweeney RFU CEO said: "We are all deeply saddened and distressed to learn that Lewis Moody has been diagnosed with Motor Neurone Disease. "Lewis represented England, the British and Irish...