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Grant Anderson named Queensland Reds Super Rugby Women’s coach

4 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

Grant Anderson has been appointed the Queensland Reds Super Rugby Women’s head coach for 2024.  Anderson brings over 15-years of top level coaching experience to the role, having spent...

Tom Hendrickson leaves Exeter Chiefs after a decade of service

4 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

Centre Tom Hendrickson is set to depart Exeter Chiefs with immediate effect for a playing opportunity in Japan. The fan-favourite, who has been a part of the Chiefs fold for more than a decade, will soon...

Newcastle Falcons name team to face Emirates Lions

4 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

Nathan Greenwood makes his European debut for Newcastle Falcons on Saturday in Johannesburg when they take on Emirates Lions in the EPCR Challenge Cup.   The 20-year-old Tynesider scored a try away...

Match Preview: Vodacom Bulls v Connacht Rugby

5 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

Springboks star Willie Le Roux makes his Vodacom Bulls debut as he opens the latest chapter in an illustrious career that has taken in spells at the Sharks, Cheetahs, Griquas, Wasps and out in Japan. “To...

Sharks suffer front-row Bok duo loss

5 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

The light that was at the end of the tunnel in terms of returning cavalry for the beleaguered Hollywoodbets Sharks has turned out to be a bit of a mirage with the confirmation that two key Springboks...

Newcastle Falcons have named their side for the trip to Sale

5 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

Louis Brown makes his Gallagher Premiership debut for Newcastle Falcons on Friday night when they travel to Sale Sharks in the league’s all-northern clash. The Yorkshireman (pictured) was a summer...

On this day in 2007: Warren Gatland appointed Wales boss

5 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

The New Zealander led Wales to Six Nations Grand Slam success the following year. Warren Gatland was appointed Wales head coach on this day in 2007 as Welsh rugby looked to rebuild following their early...

WOODTHORPE 'HONOURED' TO REACH PREMIERSHIP RUGBY MILESTONE

5 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

Anthony Woodthorpe said he was honoured to be part of a ‘special team’ after celebrating 100 appearances as an Assistant Referee in the Gallagher Premiership.Woodthorpe - who assisted Matt...

On this day in 2018 – Christian Wade quits rugby in bid to launch NFL career

6 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

The then 27-year-old left Wasps but returned to rugby with Racing 92 in 2022 after failing to make the Buffalo Bills roster. Former England winger Christian Wade announced his retirement from rugby union...

Wasps reveal plans to build new stadium and establish long-term future in Kent following groundbreaking update

6 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

  Almost exactly a year after Wasps entered administration in 2022 with £95m worth of debts, which saw them kicked out of the Premiership, the club have laid out plans to build a new stadium...