Newcastle Falcons have named their side for the trip to Sale
6 months ago by Ultimate RugbyLouis 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
6 months ago by Ultimate RugbyThe 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
6 months ago by Ultimate RugbyAnthony 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 RugbyThe 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 RugbyAlmost 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...
World Rugby Hall of Fame to recognise five Rugby World Cup greats
7 months ago by Ultimate RugbyDan Carter (New Zealand), Thierry Dusautoir (France), George Smith (Australia), Juan Martín Hernández (Argentina) and Bryan Habana (South Africa) will become the latest legends inducted into...
WAL Eve of match (v GEO): defence coach Forshaw, Liam Williams, Rowlands
7 months ago by Ultimate RugbyComments from Wales defence coach Mike Forshaw on Friday ahead of their Pool C match against Georgia at Stade de la Beaujoire on Saturday. Mike Forshaw, defence coach On the mood in the squad: “We...
Danny Care sees advantages of hybrid contracts in English top flight
7 months ago by Ultimate RugbyDanny Care believes hybrid contracts would be beneficial to English rugby if they succeed in keeping the nation’s stars in a financially viable Gallagher Premiership. The Rugby Football Union and...
VELLACOTT APPOINTED CO-CAPTAIN FOR 2023/24 SEASON
7 months ago by Ultimate RugbySCOTLAND INTERNATIONAL SCRUM-HALF BEN VELLACOTT WAS TODAY APPOINTED EDINBURGH RUGBY CO-CAPTAIN FOR THE UPCOMING 2023/24 CAMPAIGN. Now entering his third season at the capital club, Vellacott, 28,...
Women’s Rugby Update As Bemand Names Co-Captains
7 months ago by Ultimate RugbyEdel McMahon and Sam Monaghan named Co-Captains for World Rugby WXV3 The IRFU has today given an update on the women’s game in Ireland and officially introduced new Head Coach for the women’s...
