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Taking a look at the financial crisis gripping the Gallagher Premiership

9 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

London Irish could be the latest victims of the financial crisis gripping the Gallagher Premiership. Here the PA news agency looks at the clubs most affected by the grim outlook. GONE: WORCESTER The...

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

9 months 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...

Newcastle Falcons confirm departing players

10 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

Newcastle Falcons have confirmed the players who are leaving this summer as the club looks ahead to the 2023-24 season.   A total of 15 first-team squad members depart with the thanks and best wishes...

England men's U20 tour of Georgia squad announcement

10 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

England men’s U20 head coach Mark Mapletoft has named his travelling squad ahead of a two-match tour of Georgia against its U20 side, which is part of England's preparations for the World Rugby U20...

Updates to Barbarian F.C. and World XV squads confirmed

10 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

Sam Johnson and Taichi Takahashi have been added to the Barbarian F.C. squad for this weekend’s Killik Cup clash at Twickenham Stadium, and Jordi Murphy also joins the World XV.   Glasgow...

Newcastle Falcons sign London Irish scrum-half Hugh O'Sullivan

10 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

London Irish scrum-half Hugh O’Sullivan has become Newcastle Falcons’ tenth senior signing as the club continues to build for the 2023-24 season and beyond.   The 25-year-old has signed...

Barbarians announce their squad to play World XV

10 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

The Barbarians face the World XV at Twickenham at the end of the month. Here is their squad ahead of the clash.   Forwards:   Nic Dolly (Leicester Tigers / England) Taulupe Faletau (Cardiff...

Preview: Saracens vs Northampton Saints

10 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

Saracens only victory in their last four first team matches was 45-21 at home to London Irish in Round 23 of Gallagher Premiership Rugby. Saracens have won their last fifteen Premiership Rugby at...

Scotland name training squad for 2023 Rugby World Cup

10 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

Head coach Gregor Townsend has named an extended 41-player Scotland squad for this year’s Rugby World Cup.   The group will be led by captain Jamie Ritchie and will be trimmed...