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Harry Potter pens a two-year-deal with the Force

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

The Western Force has announced Harry Potter as the newest signing, committing to the Force through to 2025. The 25-year-old had a rapid rise at the Leicester Tigers earning 67 caps, largely known as...

England men's U20 team announced for final hit-out before U20 Championships

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

    England men’s U20 head coach Mark Mapletoft has named his side to face Georgia U20 for the second of their two-match tour on Thursday, 1 June, in what will...

Farrell Names 42-Player Ireland Summer Training Squad

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Ireland Head Coach Andy Farrell has today named a 42-player Summer Training Squad to begin preparations for the Ireland Nations Series and Rugby World Cup 2023.   Following the conclusion of the...

Red Rose Vicky Fleetwood retires

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Red Roses forward Vicky Fleetwood is to call time on her rugby playing career with immediate effect.  A decorated player in both XVs and sevens, Fleetwood was part of the 2014 World Cup-winning...

Saracens defy injuries to hold off Sale and win Premiership title

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Saracens defied a spirited Sale, mini injury crisis and climate activists to clinch the Gallagher Premiership title for a sixth time at Twickenham. A 35-25 victory over the Sharks made amends for last...

Three areas where the Premiership Final will be won

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

The master meets the apprentice as Saracens and Sale Sharks do battle for the first time in a Gallagher Premiership Rugby final. For 12 years Mark McCall and Alex Sanderson served alongside each other...

Sale Sharks Team News

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Alex Sanderson makes just one change to his starting line-up for Saturday’s Gallagher Premiership final with flanker Sam Dugdale replacing the injured Ben Curry (hamstring) in the Sharks side to...

Master versus Apprentice

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Having transformed Saracens’ defence into a formidable force, Sanderson had established himself as McCall’s right-hand man and the Irishman declared ahead of their third triumph in four years...

History repeating itself for Sale Sharks class of 06

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Mark Cueto spent his entire career with Sharks and scored the opening try when they won their first, and to date only, Premiership title 17 years ago. The England and Lions winger was part of an exceptional...

Wayne Smith appointed to new role as Performance Coach for the All Blacks and Black Ferns

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

  Wayne Smith has been appointed as Performance Coach to the Black Ferns and All Blacks in a unique new role that will include mentoring and supporting the respective Head Coaches and enhancing...