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Currently uncontracted players from the Northern leagues

4 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

The 2021-22 season is imminent and weeks of busy transfer activity has changed the situations of many players; some will turn out in new jerseys and some have been rendered free agents.     Here’s...

The Big Name Signings In The PROD2 This Season

4 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

France's second division competition kicks off on Thursday with the two sides who were relegated from the Top 14, Bayonne and Agen, kicking the season off.   While the PROD2 is not France's...

Exeter Chiefs fans face bans over Native American attire

4 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Exeter Chiefs fans could be banned from away stadiums if they continue to don traditional Native American headdresses in a show of support for their team, according to a piece in itv.com.    Chiefs...

Augustus keen to mix it up with Saints

4 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

New Northampton Saints recruit, Juarno Augustus, is raring to go in the colours of his new club.    Previously with the Stormers, the big loose-forward gained a fearsome reputation...

"I'd like to see coaches from each of the four nations" - Rory Best

4 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Former Ireland and Lions' hooker Rory Best has called for changes in how the British and Irish Lions coaching staff is selected.   Speaking on RTE’s Game On, The former Ireland captain...

Exeter sign two new forwards ahead of the 2021/22 season

4 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Exeter Chiefs have bolstered their pack ahead of the new season adding prop Sam Nixon and Lock Ryan McCauley.   Tighthead prop joins from French Top 14 side Bayonne while McCauley has joined...

Explainer: The 50:22, Goal line drop-out & the other new law variations and how they work

4 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

The Rugby Championship officially kicks off this weekend right off the back of the British and Irish Lions series and with it comes the introduction of the new law variation for test rugby this year.   The...

Scarlets welcome Baldwin back

4 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Talented Exeter Chiefs back, Corey Baldwin, will be on his way home to Wales where he will join up with old club, Scarlets.    The 22 year-old is comfortable at either centre or wing...

Gatland Makes 6 Changes for Third Test vs Springboks

4 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

British & Irish Lions head coach Warren Gatland has made six changes to the starting XV which lost to the Springboks last Saturday in Cape Town.     The defeat sees the Lions Series level...