Edoardo Padovani re-signs for Benetton
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyBenetton Rugby has announced the extension of Edoardo Padovani's contract until 30 June 2024. Padovani is a versatile back that prefers to play at fly half but can play at full back and...
Wallabies reveal new jerseys for the 2022 test season
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Wallabies and ASICS have today launched the two new jerseys the side will wear during the 2022 Test season. The 2022 gold jersey is the second iteration since returning to the distinct hue the team...
Chris Ashton apologises to James Lowe after bad mouthing the Irish winger
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyChris Ashton labelled James Lowe as "too big, too heavy, too slow" while working as a tv pundit after the England v Ireland test at twickenham in 2020. It was James Lowe's second international appearance. "He...
Unions in talks about massive shake-up of international rugby scene
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyA massive development is in the pipeline with regard to the international rugby scene. The proposed idea of the Nations Championship – a competition involving twelve teams (England,...
London Irish youngster scores 100m solo wonder try against Toulon
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyLondon Irish youngster Henry Arundell scored a stunning 100-metre solo try against Toulon in the Challenge Cup. Swerving and speeding past Toulon defenders, Arundell finished off a brilliant score...
"I am not trying to be a pr**k here but I don’t want you saying that." - Genge frustrated after Leicester defeat
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyEngland international loosehead, Ellis Genge’s feathers were ruffled in the wake of Leicester’s 23-14 defeat to Leinster at Welford Road yesterday. Genge’s Tigers copped...
Ellis Genge 'gutted' after Champions Cup exit
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Leicester Tigers' 2021/22 Champions Cup journey came to an end on Saturday after going down 23-14 to Leinster at Welford Road. “I was gutted,” the Leicester Tigers captain...
A history of penalty shootouts in rugby
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbySaturday's Champions Cup quarter-final between Munster and Toulouse produced a rare occurrence in rugby as the game had to be decided on a shootout. While knock out games in football...
Nick Easter to begin new chapter at Worcester
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFormer England number 8 Nick Easter will start a new chapter at the struggling Worcester Warriors, commencing with the 2022-23 season. Easter is currently serving with Newcastle Falcons...
Dean Richards to step down as Newcastle Falcons' director of rugby
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyDean Richards will step down as Newcastle Falcons’ director of rugby at the end of the current season, with head coach Dave Walder taking charge of rugby matters. After 25 years...
