Northampton Saints confirm new contracts for coaching team

3 weeks ago by Ultimate Rugby

Northampton Saints today announce that Director of Rugby, Phil Dowson, and Head Coach, Sam Vesty, have both committed their futures to the Club by extending their contracts. The duo led Saints to a Gallagher...

Team news: Chick back for Saints trip

1 month ago by Ultimate Rugby

Captain Callum Chick returns for Newcastle Falcons on Saturday when they make the Gallagher Premiership trip to Northampton Saints. The skipper forms part of a side which sees the return of winger Adam...

Scotland Women appoint Matt Banahan as attack coach.

6 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

Having brought a notable playing career to a close in 2021, Banahan was renowned for his appearances as a back for both Bath and Gloucester. Over a span of 12 years donning the Bath jersey, Banahan, a...

Stuart Hogg has announced his retirement

8 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

Scotland centurion Stuart Hogg has announced his retirement from rugby with immediate effect. In March this year the full-back announced his decision to hang up his boots after the Rugby...

Simon Hammersley to retire at the end of the season

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

Sale Sharks can today confirm that full-back Simon Hammersley will leave the club and retire from rugby at the end of the current season to pursue a career outside the sport.     The 29-year-old...

Scotland A to play competitive fixture this June vs Chile

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

Scotland A will play a competitive fixture this June when they take on Chile in the first match of the 2022 summer tour, ahead of the three-test series in Argentina.     The match will...

Tom Youngs announces retirement from rugby

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

Tom Youngs has confirmed his retirement from professional rugby with immediate effect.     The 35-year-old retires after making 215 appearances for Leicester Tigers, as well as gaining 28...

Trinder leaves Kingsholm for France

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Gloucester Rugby can today confirm that Henry Trinder will leave Gloucester Rugby to take up an opportunity to play for RC Vannes in France.     Trinder, 31, has been an incredible...

6 Players Returning to their old Premiership Clubs

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

When the whistle blows at Twickenham Stoop on Friday, it will have been 159 days since the last Premiership Rugby game, the longest hiatus ever between Premiership matches.       Harlequins...

Biggest moves and transfer rumours of the week

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Another busy week in the player market this week with the major announcement of Beauden Barrett's move to Japan next year.   We recap some of the biggest moves of the week as well as some of...