Hanro's back for Quins challenge
1 week ago by Ultimate RugbyHanro Liebenberg returns to the Tigers XV for the first time since late November ahead of the visit to Harlequins in the Gallagher PREM. The talismanic South African is joined by Welshman Tommy Reffell...
Tandy names first Wales Six Nations squad
1 week ago by Ultimate RugbyWales senior men’s head coach Steve Tandy has named a 38-player Wales squad for 2026 Guinness Six Nations. Dewi Lake will captain the 877-cap squad for the campaign. Two uncapped players are selected...
Sharks To Sign Welsh Prop Francis
2 weeks ago by Ultimate RugbyThe 33-year-old former Exeter Chiefs and Ospreys tighthead has been playing for Provence in France’s Pro D2 since leaving Wales in 2023. On the international scene, Tomas made his Wales debut in...
Tigers change three ahead of European return
3 weeks ago by Ultimate RugbyTommy Reffell returns to the Leicester Tigers XV as one of three changes ahead of the visit of Aviron Bayonnais in the Investec Champions Cup. The flanker missed the victory against Saracens last weekend,...
JVP starts against Saracens
4 weeks ago by Ultimate RugbyJack van Poortvliet returns to Leicester Tigers’ starting XV ahead of the visit of Saracens to Mattioli Woods Welford Road. The scrum half hasn’t started since the visit to Northampton Saints...
Leicester Tigers team to face Gloucester
1 month ago by Ultimate RugbyLeicester Tigers welcome back experienced reinforcements to their matchday squad for Friday's Gallagher PREM meeting with Gloucester Rugby (7.45pm). Australia centre Izaia Perese returns at Mattioli Woods...
Sale Sharks to sign Welsh prop Smith
1 month ago by Ultimate RugbySale Sharks have agreed a deal to sign Welsh international prop Nicky Smith from the start of the 2026/27 season. The 31-year-old loosehead has signed a three-contract deal and will join Alex Sanderson’s...
Tigers confirm Nicky Smith departure
1 month ago by Ultimate RugbyLeicester Tigers can announce that Nicky Smith will leave the club at the end of the season. Loosehead prop Smith has been a popular and respected member of the playing group since joining the club in...
Leicester International group return to face Leinster
1 month ago by Ultimate RugbyLeicester Tigers welcome back five senior internationals to take on Leinster in round two of the Investec Champions Cup. England's Freddie Steward, Joe Heyes and Jamie Blamire all return alongside Wales...
Wales team to face Argentina Sunday
2 months ago by Ultimate RugbyHead coach Steve Tandy has named the Wales team to play Argentina on Sunday 9 November in their first Quilter Nations Series match this November at Principality Stadium (KO 3.10pm GMT). Captain...