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Wallabies given Ikitau boost as star centre cleared for Bledisloe opener

1 month ago by Ultimate Rugby

Wallabies centre Len Ikitau has been cleared of injury to start in Saturday’s Bledisloe Cup opener against the All Blacks at Auckland’s Eden Park. Ikitau limped off with an ankle concern in...

Joe El-Abd to take up Top 14 role following 2027 Rugby World Cup

1 month ago by Ultimate Rugby

England Rugby can confirm that men’s team assistant coach Joe El-Abd will take up a role in the French Top 14 following the conclusion of the 2027 Rugby World Cup in Australia.“I’m incredibly...

Leicester Tigers re-signs Archie van der Flier

1 month ago by Ultimate Rugby

Leicester Tigers are pleased to announce that Archie van der Flier has signed a new contract with the club.   The 24-year-old prop joined Tigers as part of the Senior Academy after impressing for...

Bath Rugby's latest injuries ahead of Northampton Saints

1 month ago by Ultimate Rugby

  Bath Rugby have confirmed that full-back Tom de Glanville, who has been playing on the wing for the last couple of weeks, will miss Saturday's trip to face Northampton Saints with an Achilles issue,...

England 'A ' coaches confirmed for Argentina XV fixture

1 month ago by Ultimate Rugby

Head coach Mark Mapletoft has selected his coaching staff for England Men's 'A' vs. Argentina XV this November.   England 'A' open their campaign in a month's time at The Rec, Bath on Friday...

Exeter Chiefs have signed free agent back-rower Carwyn Tuipulotu for the 2026/27 season.

1 month ago by Ultimate Rugby

The 24-year-old, who was born in Wales to former Tongan international back-rower Kati Tuipulotu, switches the south west of France for the south west of England having spent the last year playing for Section...

Two changes for Saints ahead of Bristol trip

1 month ago by Ultimate Rugby

Phil Dowson has made two changes to his Northampton Saints side for Round 2 of the Gallagher PREM, as his side make the trip to Bristol Bears on Saturday (3 October, kick-off: 3.05pm).   Last term...

Team News | Gloucester Rugby v Harlequins

1 month ago by Ultimate Rugby

The Gloucester Rugby side for tomorrow's first home Gallagher PREM fixture of the 2026/27 season has been revealed, with only a small number of changes following an impressive win away at Exeter last time...

Trio commit to long term future to Harlequins

1 month ago by Ultimate Rugby

Harlequins is thrilled to confirm that Lucas Friday, Elliot Williams and Tate Williams have signed long-term contract extensions to remain at The Stoop. The highly touted England U20 trio graduated into...

James Chisholm retires from rugby with immediate effect

1 month ago by Ultimate Rugby

Harlequins can today confirm that James Chisholm has retired from professional rugby union with immediate effect. The one-club man steps away from the game with 164 appearances and 21 tries to his name,...