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Former Harlequins and England captain Chris Robshaw announces his retirement

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Former Harlequins and England captain Chris Robshaw has announced his retirement from professional rugby.   Robshaw earned 66 test caps for England captaining his country on 42 occasions. He played...

Premiership Clubs At Odds Over Fixture Schedule

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Premiership clubs will make a second attempt to reorganise the fixture list on Friday after failing to come to agreement in the first meeting.   The Premiership's current fixture schedule has enormous...

Johan Goosen back in the Springbok mix after 6 year absence

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

  South African journeyman Johan Goosen is back on the Springbok scene with inclusion in a pre-tour training camp in Stellenbosch as Jacques Nienaber and co. prepare their troops for a gruelling...

Leicester Tigers side to play Newcastle Falcons

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

The Leicester Tigers matchday squad for Round 3 of the 2022/23 Premiership Rugby Cup has been named.     Tigers host Newcastle Falcons on Wednesday, October 19 (Kick-off: 7.00pm) at Mattioli...

Newcastle Falcons team to face Leicester Tigers

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Michael Young captains Newcastle Falcons on Wednesday night when they make the Premiership Rugby Cup trip to Leicester Tigers.   The former Leicester player forms a half-back partnership with Tian...

5 uncapped players named in Wales' 35-player squad for the Autumn Nations Series

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Wales men’s head coach Wayne Pivac has named a 35-player squad for the 2022 Autumn Nations Series.       Leigh Halfpenny, Ken Owens and Justin Tipuric are back for international...

England name 36-man squad for Autumn Nations Series

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Eddie Jones has named the England squad who will continue their preparations for their four home Autumn Nations Series matches.    The 36-player squad will meet on Monday for a five-day training...

Tigers look to maul Quins at the Stoop

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

A ferocious clash is expected at the Twickenham Stoop on Saturday as two teams who have cultivated a fantastic rivalry, especially over the last few seasons.    Defending champs Leicester...