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Newcastle Falcons sign Ospreys fly-half Josh Thomas

4 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Ospreys fly-half Josh Thomas has signed for Newcastle Falcons, joining the Gallagher Premiership club this summer on a two-year deal.   The 21-year-old is a former Wales Under-20s international...

Makazole Mapimpi re-signs with the Sharks until 2025

4 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Makazole Mapimpi has signed a new deal that will keep him with the Sharks until 2025.     Don’t blink or you’ll miss him! The lightning fast Makazole Mapimpi has re-signed with...

The Eight Players Ruled Out Of Wales Tests Against South Africa

4 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Wayne Pivac has named his 33-player squad for the three-Test Series in South Africa this July.   There are several notable absentees along with the welcomed returns of Dan Lydiate and George North.   The...

Wales name squad for South Africa Test Series

4 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Wales men’s head coach Wayne Pivac has named a 33-player squad for the three-Test Series in South Africa this July.   It is Wales' first visit to the Republic since 2014 when Wales lost their...

United Rugby Championship Permutations: What your team needs in the final round

4 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

There is plenty at stake in the final round of the 2021/22 United Rugby Championship regular season this weekend.     The competition's debut season has been hugely competitive with only Leinster...

England not out to 'capture' Arundell, says Jones

4 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

The name of Henry Arundell has been doing the rounds in the UK, especially after the 19 year-old was named in Eddie Jones’ 36-man England squad after some telling performances for London Irish.     Interestingly,...

England call up Arundell for first time ahead of Australia series

4 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

  Henry Arundell has impressed for London Irish and may now get a chance to stake a claim for an England squad place for the Australia series.   England head coach Eddie Jones has included...

URC Match Officials - Round 18

4 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

The match official appointments of the United Rugby Championship Round 18 fixtures have been confirmed and are available alongside TV listings below.   Eoghan Cross will take the whistle this weekend...

Bulls name touring squad for Ospreys clash

4 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

A 28-man Vodacom Bulls squad will be preparing for their crucial Vodacom United Rugby Championship against Ospreys in Swansea this week.   Although a playoff spot has already been secured, the Tshwane-based...

Scarlets confirm 2021-22 player departures

4 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Scarlets have confirmed that nine senior players will be leaving the club at the end of the 2021-22 season.     It has already been announced that Liam Williams has signed for Cardiff Rugby...