Leicester & Gloucester gear up to honour the Slater Cup
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThere will be a buzz around Welford Road with weekend as the first instalment of the Slater Cup is set to play out. Leicester will be coming off a loss against Clermont in the Champions Cup (23-16)...
Antoine Frisch has sights set on Irish jersey
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFrench-born Munster centre Antoine Frisch has made no secret of the fact that his goal is to turn out on the international arena in the Irish jersey. Frisch joined Munster from Bristol Bears this...
Shaunagh Brown to retire from rugby
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyShaunagh Brown has advised Harlequins Women that she has opted to retire from rugby. Joining the Club in 2016, Brown has gone on to earn 80 appearances in the Famous Quarters. ...
Leicester Tigers offered Premier 15s place
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyLeicester Tigers has been offered a place in the 2022/23 Allianz Premier 15s competition after a successful application in the tender process. The Tigers Women's side currently sit atop the Women's Championship...
Loughborough Lightning offered place in next cycle of Allianz Premier 15s
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyNorthampton Saints have confirmed that the Club’s women’s team, Loughborough Lightning, have been offered a place in the next cycle of the Allianz Premier 15s competition from the 2023-24...
Ollie Sleightholme signs contract extension at Northampton Saints
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyNorthampton Saints can today confirm that Ollie Sleightholme has signed a new contract to remain at cinch Stadium at Franklin’s Gardens. The 22-year-old wing – formerly of Northampton...
Premiership Rounds 19 & 20 Announced
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyPremiership Rugby can confirm that Bristol Bears and Northampton Saints have been given the honour of kicking off Round 19 of Gallagher Premiership Rugby, at the start of March. The...
Challenge Cup back with a bang
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe EPCR Challenge Cup returned this weekend and Emirates Lions’ pulsating 31-31 draw with Dragons RFC was one of a series of enthralling Round 1 clashes. There were four tries apiece...
First-half flurry helps Bristol beat USAP
3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby2020 EPCR Challenge Cup winners Bristol Bears started their 2022/23 campaign in strong fashion with a 19-5 win over USAP at the Stade Aimé Giral on Friday evening. Full-back Charles...
Morahan heads to the Top 14
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFleet-footed Bristol Bears winger Luke Morahan will be stepping away from Ashton Gate and heading to the French Top 14 where he will turn out in the colours of Bayonne until at least 2024. The...
