Taking a look at the financial crisis gripping the Gallagher Premiership
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyLondon Irish could be 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...
RFU Statement London Irish
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe RFU Club Financial Viability Group has agreed to give London Irish a one-week extended deadline to meet the original conditions as set out below and pay the remaining May payroll to staff and players.1)...
Coenie Oosthuizen to leave Sale Sharks
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbySale Sharks can confirm that prop Coenie Oosthuizen will leave the club to return to South African side Cell C Sharks. The 34-year-old Springbok, who can play on either side of the scrum, arrived in Manchester...
London Irish saved from Premiership suspension for now after RFU gives club a one-week extension to complete takeover deal with American consortium
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbySenior RFU figures remain sceptical of the ability of London Irish's prospective buyers to complete a takeover despite them handing the Premiership club a dramatic stay of execution on Tuesday, writes Daily...
Leicester Tigers 23/24 Coaching Team
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyLeicester Tigers can confirm the club’s senior coaching team ahead of the 2023/24 season. Dan McKellar, who was announced as the club’s new Head Coach in February, will oversee the...
Red Rose Vicky Fleetwood retires
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyRed Roses forward Vicky Fleetwood is to call time on her rugby playing career with immediate effect. A decorated player in both XVs and sevens, Fleetwood was part of the 2014 World Cup-winning...
Will Jordan inks 2027 contract extension with NZR, Crusaders & Tasman
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWill Jordan has become the latest All Black to re-sign with New Zealand Rugby (NZR) until the end of the 2027 Rugby World Cup cycle. The 25-year-old from Christchurch has also recommitted to the Crusaders...
Saracens defy injuries to hold off Sale and win Premiership title
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbySaracens defied a spirited Sale, mini injury crisis and climate activists to clinch the Gallagher Premiership title for a sixth time at Twickenham. A 35-25 victory over the Sharks made amends for last...
Three areas where the Premiership Final will be won
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe master meets the apprentice as Saracens and Sale Sharks do battle for the first time in a Gallagher Premiership Rugby final. For 12 years Mark McCall and Alex Sanderson served alongside each other...
Sale Sharks Team News
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAlex Sanderson makes just one change to his starting line-up for Saturday’s Gallagher Premiership final with flanker Sam Dugdale replacing the injured Ben Curry (hamstring) in the Sharks side to...
