WP Nel suspended for 3 weeks
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Edinburgh Rugby replacement prop, WP Nel, has been suspended for three weeks following an independent Disciplinary Hearing arising from his club’s EPCR Challenge Cup, Round 5 match against Section...
Scotland hooker agrees new deal with Glasgow Warriors
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyGlasgow Warriors have secured the services of another established Scotland star ahead of the 2022/23 season, after hooker George Turner put pen to paper on a new contract extension with Danny Wilson’s...
Don Armand calls time on his playing career
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyLong-serving Exeter Chiefs forward Don Armand has today announced he will be retiring at the end of the current season. Armand joined Exeter in 2013 from the Stormers, the 33-year-old forward...
Archie White re-signs with Harlequins
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyHarlequins have announced that back-row Archie White has re-signed with the Club. 24-year-old White is another key player to have come through the Harlequins Academy, making his senior debut during...
Two more years for Iwan Stephens at Newcastle Falcons
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFollowing his breakthrough season with Newcastle Falcons, flying winger Iwan Stephens has signed a new two-year deal and been promoted into the first-team squad. The cross-code convert scored...
Gibson-Park cleared to face Connacht
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyLeinster scrum-half Jamison Gibson-Park has been cleared to face Connacht in the second leg of the Champions Cup round of 16. Gibson-Park's citing complaint has been dismissed following...
Ireland ascend in World Rugby Women’s Rankings
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyIn the only change to the World Rugby Women's Rankings, Ireland have replaced Italy in seventh place after beating the Azzurre 29-8. With 1.31 rating points riding on the outcome, Ireland now...
World Rugby considers trialling 20-minute red card rule
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWorld Rugby is considering trialling the 20-minute red card rule across all major competitions. Currently part of Super Rugby Pacific, the rule means that, should a player be issued a red...
Nienaber satisfied as Springboks wrap up Durban alignment camp
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbySpringbok coach Jacques Nienaber expressed his satisfaction as a group of players wrapped up their first alignment camp in Durban on Tuesday, saying they achieved the goals set out as they step up preparations...
EPCR Round of 16 referee appointments
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWith the knockout stages of European club rugby set to further intensify this weekend, EPCR can announce the referee appointments for the Heineken Champions Cup Round of 16 2nd leg fixtures as well as...
