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Ellis Genge signs long term extension with Bristol Bears

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

Bristolian England international Ellis Genge has committed his future to the Bears, signing a new long-term contract with the club. One of the most feared and dynamic props in the world, the Academy...

Match Report: Exeter Chiefs 14 – 17 Leicester Tigers

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

A last-gasp try from Tommy Reffell put the spoilers on the Gallagher Premiership opening weekend at Sandy Park for Rob Baxter’s Exeter Chiefs as Leicester Tigers came away with the narrow victory. There...

Bath v Northampton Saints | Preview

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

  The 2024/25 Gallagher Premiership Rugby season will kick off with a repeat of last year’s dramatic final as Bath Rugby welcome champions Northampton Saints to The Rec. Alex Mitchell’s...

Gloucester side for Premiership opener

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

The Cherry & Whites side to kick off their Gallagher Premiership campaign with a home fixture against Saracens at Kingsholm on Saturday has been revealed. Christian Wade, Gareth Anscombe and Tomos...

Saints look to get defense of their title underway

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

Josh Kemeny is set to become Saint #2090 on Friday evening, as Northampton Saints kick-off the 2024/25 Gallagher Premiership campaign against Bath Rugby (20 September, kick-off: 7.45pm).  Phil Dowson’s...

Cardiff name eight new faces in URC opener

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

Cardiff will hand competitive debuts to eight players as they kick-off the new BKT United Rugby Championship season at home against Zebre Parma on Friday night (19:35 KO). With another season of change...

Bemand Names 30-Player Ireland Squad For WXV1 In Vancouver

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

Head Coach Scott Bemand has today named a 30-player Ireland Women’s XVs squad, sponsored by Aon, for the upcoming WXV1 campaign in Vancouver. Following Saturday’s...

Glasgow embracing life as champions

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

Franco Smith insists Glasgow Warriors are embracing the challenge of having a target on their back as BKT URC champions.   Smith’s team won the title in thrilling fashion at the end of last...

Wallabies will get things right before Lions tour, promises Rugby Australia chief

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

Australia suffered the heaviest defeat in their 125-year Test history in Argentina last week, but Phil Waugh still sees signs of progress. Rugby Australia chief executive Phil Waugh is confident the Wallabies...

Canada 23 to face Tonga

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

The match day roster for Canada’s Men’s Rugby Team’s final match of the Pacific Nations Cup against Tonga has been named by Head Coach Kingsley Jones. Canada will kick off against...