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Not done yet! Nick Abendanon makes retirement U-Turn

6 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Former England and Clermont fullback Nick Abendanon has agreed a deal to continue his playing career signing a two-year deal with French PROD2 club Vannes.   The 33-year-old was released...

Exeter Chiefs finalise their squad with 30 new long-term contract extensions

6 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Scotland captain Stuart Hogg and England trio Jack Nowell, Henry Slade and Luke Cowan-Dickie are among the 30 players to sign long-term deals at Sandy Park   The Premiership leaders announced...

Player welfare must be more than a slogan in packed rugby year ahead | Ugo Monye

6 years ago by The Guardian

The unprecedented amount of rugby set to be played in the next 12 months is going to take a huge physical toll on playersThe fixtures for the Premiership’s restart give better clarity to the shape of...

Manu Tuilagi set to move to Sale and keep England career alive

6 years ago by The Guardian

Centre to link up with Van Rensburg and bolster Sale title push Tuilagi leaves Leicester after refusing to accept pay cutManu Tuilagi is set to keep his England career alive with a move to Sale Sharks...

Biggest moves and transfer rumours of the week

6 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

We recap some of the top stories, rumours and confirmed transfers of the week.       Jamie George commits long-term future to Saracens Saracens have confirmed that England and...

TOP 5 Brian Moore outbursts during LIVE Six Nations commentary

6 years ago by Rugby Dump

BBC commentator Brian Moore has been known to have the odd rant at England players during Six Nations games over the years.

Jamie George commits long-term future to Saracens

6 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Saracens have confirmed that England and British & Irish Lions hooker Jamie George has penned a long-term contract extension. The 29-year-old has played 226 times for his boyhood club since...

Weekly Round Up

6 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Blues star Sotutu ends speculation with a new deal:     Blues' star looseforward Hoskins Sotutu will remain at the Blues until at least 2022. The 21-year-old has added a further two...

Tigers Release Statement on axed Quintet

6 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Leicester Tigers have today released a statement following failed contract talks with five of their players including England centre Manu Tuilagi.     The club set their players a deadline...

Hotshot: Northampton Saints wing Ollie Sleightholme

6 years ago by Rugby World

The England U20 speedster talks basics, goals and the influence of his dadCome to pass: Ollie Sleightholme has impressed for Saints (Getty Images)The England U20 speedster talks basics, goals and the influence...