Alun Wyn Jones announces retirement from international rugby
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyWales and Lions great Alun Wyn Jones has announced his shock retirement from international rugby just months out from the World Cup. The 37-year-old lock made 170 international appearances,...
Ulster Rugby to thank departing players at Quarter-Final
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyWith a combined total of nearly 500 caps for the province, Ulster Rugby will recognise the 10 Senior Men’s players confirmed as leaving at the conclusion of the current season. This...
Greig Laidlaw announces retirement
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyFormer Scotland captain Greig Laidlaw will retire from the pitch following his time with his current team, Urayasu D-Rocks in Japan. Taking to Instagram, the 37-year-old Scrum-half said: “We...
Navidi retires following glittering career
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyJosh Navidi will retire from rugby with immediate effect after failing to successfully recover from a serious neck injury. The 32-year-old flanker has not played since picking up the injury during the...
Dai Young And Toby Booth Ready For Huge Judgement Day Debut With So Much On The Line
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyIt will be a first taste of Judgement Day for both Dai Young and Toby Booth this weekend and what an initiation it’s going to be. The Welsh Shield and qualification for the Heineken Champions Cup...
Rieko Ioane signs 2027 contract extension with NZR, Blues and Auckland
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyRieko Ioane will build on his legacy with New Zealand Rugby after signing a four-year contract extension until 2027. The 59-Test All Black has also re-signed with the Blues in DHL Super Rugby Pacific...
Waratahs skipper Jake Gordon latest star to sign long-term deal
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyNSW Waratahs captain Jake Gordon has signed a two-year extension to remain in Australian Rugby until the end of 2025. Gordon is the latest to commit beyond the British and Irish Lions tour, with...
Scotland and Exeter full-back Hogg to retire after Rugby World Cup
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyScotland and Exeter full-back Stuart Hogg has announced he intends to retire after this year's Rugby World Cup. The 30-year-old this month became only the fourth player to reach a century of appearances...
Fraser McReight re-signs with Queensland and Australian Rugby through 2025
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyQueensland Rugby Union and Rugby Australia have announced backrower Fraser McReight has re-signed with Queensland and Australian Rugby through 2025. The 24-year-old debuted for the Reds in 2019...
New deal for Richie Gray
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyGlasgow's Richie Gray has agreed to a new contract that will keep him at Scotstoun for the foreseeable future. The 32-year-old has been a mainstay in the second-row for his hometown club since...
