South Africa to host next two World Rugby U20 Championships
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbySouth Africa will host the next two editions of the World Rugby U20 Championship, in 2023 and 2024, the global governing body and SA Rugby confirmed on Thursday, while Kenya was awarded the World Rugby...
England men's U20 to play in returning World Rugby U20 Championship
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyEngland men’s U20 will compete in the World Rugby U20 Championship, which returns for the first time since 2019 following COVID-forced cancellations. The tournament features the world’s...
Six Nations Countdown: Throwback to 'Ruckgate'
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe year was 2017 and an Italian team marched into Twickenham with a noteworthy trick up their sleeves. Some shrewd examination of the laws by the Italian coaching staff rendered a curious loophole...
Saints sign wing Tom Seabrook from Gloucester
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyEnglish wing Tom Seabrook has put pen to paper on a deal to join Northampton Saints ahead of the 2023/24 campaign, the Club can today confirm. The 23-year-old will arrive at cinch Stadium at Franklin’s...
Jack Walker signs new deal with Harlequins
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Yorkshire-born and bred 26-year-old began his playing career with Yorkshire Carnegie in 2013, making his debut aged just 17 years and 160 days, and becoming the youngest-ever forward for the club....
Six Nations Countdown: The record-breaking boot of Jonny Wilkinson
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWith only 11 days to go before the commencement of the 2023 Six Nations Championship, our focus today falls on the great Jonny Wilkinson and the vast ability of his boot(s), which saw him attain the Championship...
Elliot Daly and Jamie George withdrawn from England squad
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyElliot Daly (hamstring) and Jamie George (concussion) have been withdrawn from the England squad, which is preparing for the Guinness Six Nations, through injury. Jamie Blamire and Ollie...
Jamie Hodgson called into Scotland squad as Jonny Gray stays at home
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyEdinburgh’s second-row forward Jamie Hodgson has been called into the Scotland squad amid fitness concerns over Jonny Gray. Squad Update: Jamie Hodgson has joined the training camp in...
Leicester Tigers sign Tom Whiteley on long-term deal
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyLeicester Tigers have signed Tom Whiteley from Bristol Bears on a long-term deal. The 27-year-old will join Tigers this week after agreeing an early release with the Bears. Whiteley played...
Courtney Lawes and George McGuigan withdrawn from England squad
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyCourtney Lawes (calf) and George McGuigan (knee) have withdrawn through injury from the England squad who meet today for a Guinness Six Nations training camp. Tom Dunn and David Ribbans...
