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RFU announce dramatic changes to their professional game impacting the PREM and Championship

1 day ago by Ultimate Rugby

A landmark agreement to reform the structure of men’s professional rugby in England was overwhelmingly approved by an RFU Council vote. The changes are a result of months of detailed...

Cherry and Whites side named for PREM Rugby Cup Derby

1 day ago by Ultimate Rugby

Seb Atkinson and Arthur Clark will both start for the Cherry & Whites in tomorrow's PREM Rugby Cup derby fixture at the Rec, after spending the last three weeks in England's Guinness Six Nations camp. In...

Saints ring the changes for final pool clash against Saracens

1 day ago by Ultimate Rugby

Northampton Saints have switched up their side for the final pool stage clash of this season’s PREM Rugby Cup, making nine changes to their starting XV ahead of Saracens’ visit to cinch Stadium...

Saracens team to play Northampton named

1 day ago by Ultimate Rugby

Tobias Elliott is relishing the opportunity to return to action this weekend after a four month injury lay off, as Saracens take on Northampton Saints. The 22 year old comes straight back in on the right...

WRU appoint Rhys Long as Technical Director

1 day ago by Ultimate Rugby

Rhys Long has been appointed as Technical Director at Welsh Rugby Union, a senior position in the rugby and elite performance department.   Long joins Welsh rugby from the role of...

James Lowe to miss remainder of 6Nations

1 day ago by Ultimate Rugby

Ireland winger James Lowe will miss the remainder of the Six Nations with a groin injury sustained during last weekend's win over England. The 33-year-old limped off to be replaced by Leinster team-mate...

England's Mitchell to miss rest of tournament with hamstring injury

2 days ago by Ultimate Rugby

England scrum-half Alex Mitchell has been ruled out for the remainder of the Six Nations with a hamstring injury. Mitchell suffered the injury during the first half of their defeat to Ireland last time...

Vilikesa Sela signs new deal with Bath Rugby

3 days ago by Ultimate Rugby

  Committing to his boyhood club for another two years, the tighthead prop continues his journey in the Blue, Black and White of which he came through the Academy.  Earning his debut against...

Sebastian Still Dreaming of an International Return

3 days ago by Ultimate Rugby

Javan Sebastian would love to play international rugby again - whichever country comes calling.   The Cardiff Rugby prop already has ten Scottish caps to his name, having been eligible through...

Rassie Erasmus casts net wide for first Bok alignment camp

3 days ago by Ultimate Rugby

Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus cast his net wide, as he named a 49-man squad featuring 11 uncapped players – five of whom are still in the Junior Bok ranks – for the team’s first in-person...