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Homegrown hero Callum Chick commits to Newcastle Falcons

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Callum Chick says he is excited about the next chapter for Newcastle Falcons after committing to a new two-year deal with the Kingston Park club.   The Ponteland native has risen through the Falcons’...

Dai Young And Toby Booth Ready For Huge Judgement Day Debut With So Much On The Line

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

It will be a first taste of Judgement Day for both Dai Young and Toby Booth this weekend and what an initiation it’s going to be. The Welsh Shield and qualification for the Heineken Champions Cup...

Wales Women name side for England showdown

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Wales Women’s senior team head coach Ioan Cunningham has selected his side for the Round 3 fixture in the Six Nations against England at Cardiff Arms Park, on Saturday, April 15th (KO: 2.15pm).   Centre...

Billy Vunipola to miss the remainder of the 2022/23 season

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Saracens have confirmed that Billy Vunipola miss the remainder of the 2022/23 season after suffering a knee injury during Sunday’s Champions Cup clash with La Rochelle.   The former Wasps...

Red Roses name matchday 23 for Women’s Six Nations match vs Wales

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

England head coach Simon Middleton has named his 23-player Red Roses matchday squad to take on Wales at Cardiff Arms Park, Cardiff (Saturday 15 April, kick-off 2.15pm and live on BBC Two).  Marlie...

Chris Ashton to retire from professional rugby

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Chris Ashton will retire at the conclusion of the 2022/23 season after an 18-year career as a professional in both rugby union and rugby league. The Leicester Tigers outside-back has, to date, made 25...

Jack Willis extends stay at Toulouse

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

England international Jack Willis will remain in France after signing a new deal with Toulouse until 2026. The 26-year-old joined the French side in November of last year from Wasps.   Willis has...

Josh van der Flier Signs IRFU Extension to 2026

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Josh van der Flier has signed an IRFU extension to his current Leinster contract that will see him continue his career in Ireland until at least the end of the 2025/26 season.   The 2022 World...

Newcastle Falcons appoint Alex Codling as head coach

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Alex Codling will become Newcastle Falcons’ head coach in the summer, with the former England lock insisting worth ethic and pace are at the heart of his philosophy.   The vastly-experienced...

Aaron Morris announces retirement

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Harlequins back three Aaron Morris will be retiring at the end of the season, following a series of serious injuries which have seen him side-lined for much of the last two seasons.   Morris, 28,...