Bristol Bears qualify for the Champions Cup
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyEPCR statement – 2023/24 Champions Cup: Following the RFU’s decision to suspend London Irish from all competitions, EPCR can clarify that regrettably, the club will not compete...
Elvis Taione Announces Retirement
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyTongan international, Elvis Taione, who was known for his aggressive and powerful scrummaging, announced his retirement from rugby. Born in Nuku’alofa, Elvis joined the Ospreys back in 2021 and...
Star lock Lukhan Salakaia-Loto unveiled as Rebels latest signing
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Melbourne Rebels have confirmed the blockbuster signing of Lukhan Salakaia-Loto, who has committed to the Rebels until at least the end of 2025. Salakaia-Loto is the Club’s...
Fiji name 45-man wider squad
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFijians Head Coach Simon Raiwalui has today announced a wider squad of 45 players for the upcoming July test series against Tonga on 22nd July 2023, Samoa on 29thJuly 2023, Japan on 5th August 2023, and...
Taking a look at the financial crisis gripping the Gallagher Premiership
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyLondon Irish are the latest victims of the financial crisis gripping the Gallagher Premiership. Here, the PA news agency looks at the clubs most affected by the grim outlook. GONE: WORCESTER The...
London Irish Club Statement
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Club can confirm that London Irish has received correspondence from the Rugby Football Union (RFU) to confirm suspension for the 2023/24 season. The suspension will result in the Club being unable...
RFU Statement: London Irish
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAs a result of London Irish and its potential buyers being unable to provide reassurances over the club’s financial ability to operate in the Premiership in the 2023/24 season, the RFU has confirmed...
Jimmy Gopperth to join Provence
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyProvence Rugby announces the arrival of Jimmy Gopperth from the Leicester Tigers on a one-season deal. Gopperth, who has played about twenty games this season - including the semi-final against...
England men's World Rugby U20 Championship squad announcement
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyEngland men’s U20 head coach Mark Mapletoft has named his squad for the World Rugby U20 Championship in South Africa starting later this month.Leicester’s Lewis Chessum captains the...
London Irish face winding-up petition over unpaid tax bill
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyLondon Irish’s problems took a turn for the worse on Friday when HM Revenue and Customs filed winding-up petitions over an unpaid tax bill. Proceedings were launched on Friday when petitions against...
