Dragons name team for Newcastle must-win
17 hours ago by Ultimate RugbyFront row duo Wyn Jones and Brodie Coghlan are recalled as Dragons RFC face Newcastle Red Bulls in a must-win EPCR Challenge Cup encounter at Rodney Parade on Friday evening (kick-off 8pm). Head Coach...
Red Bulls Side for Dragons Trip
18 hours ago by Ultimate RugbyNewcastle Red Bulls have made three changes as they prepare for Friday’s trip to Newport, where they take on the Dragons in EPCR Challenge Cup action. The 8pm kick-off at Rodney Parade is the...
Brett Connon extends Newcastle Red Bulls stay
21 hours ago by Ultimate RugbyBrett Connon has committed his future to Newcastle Red Bulls, with the fly-half signing a new two-year deal. The Cumbrian has scored 748 points in 146 games for the Kingston Park club having come through...
Major changes as Bulls prepare for French challenge
21 hours ago by Ultimate RugbyBulls coach Johan Ackermann has pressed the re-set button ahead of Friday night’s Champions Cup match against Pau. In all, there are 11 changes from last weekend’s team: seven in the starting...
Final pool round pivotal for South African teams in Europe
23 hours ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Stormers, Bulls, Sharks, and Lions will have their work cut out in the final round of the Investec Champions Cup and EPCR Challenge Cup competitions, where their playoff fate will be determined, while...
Hooker Bryn Gordon joins Newcastle Red Bulls
1 day ago by Ultimate RugbyNorth Harbour hooker Bryn Gordon has joined Newcastle Red Bulls until the end of the current season. The 24-year-old New Zealander is English qualified and provides cover for Italian international Hame...
Eli Snyman to join Ulster Rugby on two-year deal
1 day ago by Ultimate RugbyUlster Rugby is delighted to announce the signing of experienced lock, Eli Snyman, on a two-year deal until the summer of 2028. The 29-year-old Zimbabwean born forward joins Ulster Rugby this...
Raffi Quirke confirmed as Newcastle Red Bulls newest recruit
1 day ago by Ultimate RugbyRaffi Quirke will swap Sale Sharks for Newcastle Red Bulls in the summer, with the 24-year-old scrum-half joining on a two-year deal. One of the most potent attacking nines in the Gallagher PREM,...
Alex Hearle has signed up for another two seasons with Newcastle Red Bulls.
2 days ago by Ultimate RugbyThe 27-year-old has scored 10 tries in 38 appearances since arriving from Gloucester in the summer of 2024, playing at centre and wing. The Shropshire native came through Worcester Warriors’...
Challenge Cup Round 3 sees thrilling comebacks across Europe
3 days ago by Ultimate RugbyAt Stade Français Paris, a fire alarm delayed the start of the match against Exeter Chiefs, but once play began the game was intense from the outset. The Chiefs raced into a 22-nil lead with their...
