London Irish saved from Premiership suspension for now after RFU gives club a one-week extension to complete takeover deal with American consortium
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbySenior RFU figures remain sceptical of the ability of London Irish's prospective buyers to complete a takeover despite them handing the Premiership club a dramatic stay of execution on Tuesday, writes Daily...
England men's U20 team announced for final hit-out before U20 Championships
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyEngland 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
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyNewcastle 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
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyEngland 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
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbySam 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
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyLondon 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...
Mark Mapletoft named new England men's U20 head coach
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Rugby Football Union has confirmed that Mark Mapletoft is the new England men’s U20 head coach after Alan Dickens concluded his role. Mapletoft, who has been an assistant coach with England...
Barbarians announce their squad to play World XV
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe 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...
Jasper Wiese: Leicester Tigers forward wins RPA players' player of year award
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyLeicester Tigers' Jasper Wiese has been named the Rugby Players' Association players' player of the year. The South Africa number eight, 27, helped Tigers to the Premiership semi-finals and the...
Preview: Sale Sharks vs Leicester Tigers
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbySalford City Stadium becomes the fourteenth different venue to host a Gallagher Premiership Rugby semi-final fixture. Sale’s only previous home match at this stage was a 22-12 victory over...
