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Lawrence and Walker on track to make RWC2023

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

England expect Bath centre Ollie Lawrence and Harlequins hooker Jack Walker to be available for World Cup selection after they both suffered injuries during training. Premiership player of the season...

Frost signs new deal with the Exeter Chiefs

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Dan Frost says he’s excited to be part of what is being called the ‘Next Generation’ at Exeter Chiefs after today signing a new two-year deal. The 26-year-old hooker arrived at Sandy...

Scott Baldwin joins Newcastle Falcons as defence coach

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Wales hooker Scott Baldwin will complete Newcastle Falcons’ staff for the new season after signing up as defence coach.   The 34-year-old has retired from playing to focus on his new role...

Chiefs youngsters head to the Pirates

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Exeter Chiefs are set to send 12 of their brightest young talents down the A30 this summer as part of their long-standing partnership with the Cornish Pirates.   As has been the case for a number...

38-player England squad named for Brighton training camp

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

England’s second Rugby World Cup preparation camp in Brighton sees Steve Borthwick name an increased 38-player training squad.  The squad, which does not include players from Gallagher...

Newcastle Falcons sign Argentina and Saracens prop Eduardo Bello

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Argentina prop Eduardo Bello has become Newcastle Falcons’ 11th senior signing ahead of the new season, with the Saracens tight-head joining on a two-year deal.   Bello, 27, has been capped...

Borthwick names 28-player training squad for first Rugby World Cup preparation camp

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Steve Borthwick has named a 28-player training squad for England’s first Rugby World Cup preparation camp at the Honda England Rugby Performance centre, Pennyhill Park. The squad, which does...

Preview: Premier 15s Semi-Final

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

We take a look at how the four Premier 15s semi-finalists match up heading into the end-of-season play-offs.   So here we are, 200 days since the start of the 2022/23 Allianz Premier15s season,...

Elvis Taione Announces Retirement

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Tongan international, Elvis Taione, who was known for his aggressive and powerful scrummaging, announced his retirement from rugby. Born in Nuku’alofa, Elvis joined the Ospreys back in 2021 and...

Taking a look at the financial crisis gripping the Gallagher Premiership

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

London Irish are 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...