Ospreys Dan Evans announces retirement from rugby
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyDan Evans has announced his retirement from rugby, bringing an end to his decade long career. Born on November 15th, 1988, in Swansea, Evans began his career on the wing with the Scarlets before moving...
URC to make adjustments to the tournament next season
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe South African teams will be looking forward to a slight adjustment to scheduling next season as the URC are reportedly looking into the South African sides making just two trips to Europe in the regular...
HITIQ Instrumented Mouth Guard Trials Successfully Launched with Six URC Teams
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbySix teams from the United Rugby Championship have successfully begun a project using instrumented mouth guards from HITIQ aimed at providing new data to assist with head injury management. URC...
Newcastle Falcons confirm departing players
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyNewcastle Falcons have confirmed the players who are leaving this summer as the club looks ahead to the 2023-24 season. A total of 15 first-team squad members depart with the thanks and best wishes...
Dan Sheehan has been named the URC Players’ Player of the Season
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe award is voted for by the league’s captains and vice-captains and the 24-year-old came out on top in a poll which was conducted at the end of the regular campaign. It is the second time...
Munster Rugby Departing Players Confirmed
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyIt was confirmed earlier this season that Malakai Fekitoa (Benetton) and Ben Healy (Edinburgh) will join new clubs ahead of the 2023/24 season. Additionally, we can confirm that Liam O’Connor, Eoin...
Franco Smith Named Coach of the Season
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFranco Smith has been named the Coach of the Season for 2022/23. The 50-year-old Glasgow Warriors boss has had a stunning debut campaign in charge, leading the team to the Scottish...
Updates to Barbarian F.C. and World XV squads confirmed
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbySam Johnson and Taichi Takahashi have been added to the Barbarian F.C. squad for this weekend’s Killik Cup clash at Twickenham Stadium, and Jordi Murphy also joins the World XV. Glasgow...
Newcastle Falcons sign London Irish scrum-half Hugh O'Sullivan
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyLondon Irish scrum-half Hugh O’Sullivan has become Newcastle Falcons’ tenth senior signing as the club continues to build for the 2023-24 season and beyond. The 25-year-old has signed...
Match Preview: Challenge Cup final to see new winner crowned
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFriday night’s EPCR Challenge Cup final will see one club lift the trophy for the first time as Glasgow Warriors clash with RC Toulon at the Aviva Stadium. 17 clubs have won the EPCR...
