van Zyl to skipper Saracens for first time on Sunday against Chiefs
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyIvan van Zyl, who will captain Saracens Men on Sunday for the first time in the Gallagher Premiership says the squad want to keep building on their promising start to the league campaign. The Men in Black...
Borthwick names 36-player squad for three-day training camp
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyEngland Rugby head coach Steve Borthwick has named a 36-player squad for a three-day training camp ahead of the forthcoming 2024 Autumn Nations Series. The squad will assemble on...
Crusaders sign former Reds playmaker James O'Connor
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Crusaders have officially announced the signing of former Reds playmaker James O'Connor for the 2025 season. O'Connor's departure from the Reds was announced last month for 'an overseas team' after...
Match Preview: Northampton Saints v Harlequins
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyNorthampton Saints are seeking back-to-back home wins as Harlequins make the trip to cinch Stadium at Franklin's Gardens. Some 142 points were recorded across the two matches between the sides last year...
Powerful Puma Lock Molina Signs for Chiefs
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyExeter Chiefs have recruited the talented Argentinian international lock, Franco Molina, for the 2024/25 season. The 27-year-old Puma powerhouse arrives in Devon having never played club rugby outside...
Two changes for Premiership defending champions
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyPhil Dowson has made two changes to his Northampton Saints side to face Harlequins this Friday (4 October, kick-off: 7.45pm), with Sam Graham and Ollie Sleightholme both returning to the starting line-up...
Clayton McMillan announced as All Blacks XV Head Coach
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyClayton McMillan has been announced as Head Coach of the All Blacks XV and will lead the team on a two-match end of year tour with Assistant Coaches Jamie Mackintosh (Forwards), David Hill (Attack) and...
Leicester Tigers Club statement
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyLeicester Tigers welcome the panel's finding that head coach Michael Cheika was not intimidating or abusive towards the match day doctor following the recent game with Exeter Chiefs, however the club would...
Disciplinary: Michael Cheika (Leicester Tigers)
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyLeicester Tigers head coach Michael Cheika appeared before the independent disciplinary panel yesterday evening (Tuesday 1 October) for an alleged breach of RFU Rule 5.12 - conduct prejudicial to...
Veteran Wallaby James O’Connor set to join the Crusaders
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyIn one of the biggest transfer deals in Super Rugby history, experienced Wallaby James O’Connor appears set to continue his extraordinary career with the Crusaders. After turning down a significantly...
