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Paolo Odogwu faces a lengthy spell on the sidelines

4 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Wasps utility back Paolo Odogwu looks set to spend a lengthy spell on the sidelines after the club confirmed that he has torn an Anterior Cruciate Ligament.   Wasps confirmed the news...

Canada name extended 40-man squad

4 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Canada has announced the Men's Rugby Team's Extended 40 Man Roster for the Men’s 15s July & Fall Test windows.     The travelling roster for the July matches in the UK will be...

Gloucester vs Bath derby called off

4 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

An outbreak of Covid-19 in the Gloucester camp has led to the Premiership seeing fit to call off this weekend’s west-country derby between the Cherry & Whites and Bath.     Gloucester...

Jamie Ritchie to lead 37-man Scotland squad

4 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Scotland have named a 37-man squad for their summer tests against England A, Romania and Georgia with industrious flanker Jamie Ritchie named as the man to lead the side.    Mike Blair will...

Watch: Ollie Sleightholme impresses in front of Eddie Jones

4 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

England head coach Eddie Jones was in attendance with the Franklin’s Gardens faithful on Saturday as the Saints fans were treated to a high-scoring thriller in a 30-25 victory over Wasps.   Jones...

Scotland-Williamson to join Quins after NFL stint

4 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Harlequins look set to welcome big second-row Christian Scotland-Williamson back to the Premiership from the NFL which the 27-year-old joined 2019. However, a foot injury last summer saw Scotland-Williamson...

Carl Fearns makes his first start against Exeter

4 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Carl Fearns makes his first start for Newcastle Falcons on Sunday when they travel to Premiership champions Exeter Chiefs (kick-off 1.30pm).   The experienced forward has made a telling impact from...

The Star-Studded Saracens Team That Won Their First Premiership Title 10 Years Ago Today

4 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Saracens were crowned English champions for the first time ten years ago today.   Steve Borthwick led Saracens to their first-ever Premiership title beating Leicester Tigers, the team Borthwick...

RWC 2021: Full match schedule

4 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

World Rugby and hosts New Zealand Rugby have announced the match schedule for Rugby World Cup 2021, playing in 2022       The schedule supports the ambition of an accessible event...

13 new caps named in Samoa's squad to face Maori All Blacks, Tonga

4 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Thirteen new caps have been included in the Manu Samoa rugby squad to play the Māori All Blacks and Tonga in June and July.   Leinster bound prop Michael Alaalatoa will captain the 31-man squad...