Wayne Smith appointed to new role as Performance Coach for the All Blacks and Black Ferns
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWayne Smith has been appointed as Performance Coach to the Black Ferns and All Blacks in a unique new role that will include mentoring and supporting the respective Head Coaches and enhancing...
Salakaia-Loto leaves Saints with immediate effect
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyNorthampton Saints today confirms that lock Lukhan Salakaia-Loto will depart the Club with immediate effect. The 26-year-old second row joined the men in Black, Green and Gold ahead of the 2022/23...
England men's U20 tour of Georgia squad announcement
2 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
2 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
2 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...
Juarno Augustus signs new deal with Northampton Saints
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyNorthampton Saints can today confirm that Juarno Augustus has put pen to paper on a new contract with the Club. The influential South African No.8 has become a fixture in the first team at cinch...
JJ Hanrahan joins Connacht Rugby
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyConnacht Rugby have announced the signing of JJ Hanrahan from the Dragons.An out-half who can also cover centre and full-back, Hanrahan will arrive to the province with a wealth of experience in the URC,...
Barbarians announce their squad to play World XV
2 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...
Match Preview: Challenge Cup final to see new winner crowned
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFriday night’s EPCR Challenge Cup final will see one club lift the trophy for the first time as Glasgow Warriors clash with RC Toulon at the Aviva Stadium. 17 clubs have won the EPCR...
Match Preview: Leinster dreaming of fifth star as they take on La Rochelle again
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyLeinster Rugby will again go in search of a record-equalling fifth Heineken Champions Cup title when they take on reigning champions Stade Rochelais in the final in Dublin on Saturday. The...
