Will Welch to captain Newcastle Falcons during 2022-23 season
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWill Welch will captain Newcastle Falcons throughout the 2022-23 season, with the homegrown back-rower relishing the honour. The 32-year-old became the Falcons’ youngest ever skipper when...
Wales Injury Update: Cuthbert ruled out
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyOspreys winger Alex Cuthbert has been ruled out of the remainder of Wales’ Test Series in South Africa following the shoulder injury he sustained during the second Test in Bloemfontein. No...
Paul de Wet and Kade Wolhuter extend with Stormers
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyYoung DHL Stormers halfbacks Paul de Wet and Kade Wolhuter have both signed two-year contract extensions. Both players are products of the Western Province Rugby junior system, having...
Wayne Pivac makes one change to his starting XV
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWales Head coach Wayne Pivac has named the Wales team to play South Africa at Toyota Stadium, Bloemfontein on Saturday (KO 4.05pm BST live on Sky Sports Action with highlights on S4C). There...
Newcastle Falcons sign British Army 7s star Vereimi Qorowale
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyNewcastle Falcons have announced the signing of three-quarter Aloisio Vereimi Namuatabu Qorowale on a two-year deal. The 27-year-old can play wing or centre and joins from the British Army, where...
17 new contracts for the Welsh Women ahead of the World Cup
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Welsh Rugby Union has awarded 17 new full-time contracts for female players covering the period from July 1 – Dec 31. (six months), Head Coach Ioan Cunningham has committed to leading the programme...
Ealing Trailfinders Sign Jack Metcalf
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyEaling Trailfinders have confirmed the signing of versatile Sale Sharks back Jack Metcalf. The highly-rated 21-year-old, who can play centre, wing or fullback, joins Trailfinders...
Wales name team for first Test match against South Africa
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWales Head coach Wayne Pivac has named his team to play South Africa at Loftus Versfeld, Pretoria this weekend (KO 4.05pm BST). Tommy Reffell will win his first senior Wales cap having...
Champions Cup Pool Draw
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyEPCR has confirmed the Heineken Champions Cup pool draw. POOL A (opponents in brackets) Castres Olympique (Exeter Chiefs, Edinburgh Rugby) Saracens (Lyon, Edinburgh...
Newcastle Falcons confirm departing players
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyNewcastle Falcons have confirmed their departing players ahead of the 2022-23 season. All 16 players leave with the thanks and best wishes of the club as preparations begin for the coming campaign. Head...
