Anayi: South African Entry Has Strengthened URC & Europe
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyIt’s been a pretty eventful eight years since Martin Anayi took over as chief executive of what is now the BKT United Rugby Championship. “It’s eight years and three children for me!”...
Saints sign wing Tom Seabrook from Gloucester
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyEnglish wing Tom Seabrook has put pen to paper on a deal to join Northampton Saints ahead of the 2023/24 campaign, the Club can today confirm. The 23-year-old will arrive at cinch Stadium at Franklin’s...
Jack Walker signs new deal with Harlequins
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Yorkshire-born and bred 26-year-old began his playing career with Yorkshire Carnegie in 2013, making his debut aged just 17 years and 160 days, and becoming the youngest-ever forward for the club....
Welsh International Wainwright Firing Again After Move To URC
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyHaving moved to the United Rugby Championship, Welsh international Sam Wainwright is firing again in more ways than one. After making a memorable Test debut in the historic victory over the Springboks...
Mike Williams swaps Bath for Exeter
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyBath Rugby can confirm Mike Williams has joined Exeter Chiefs on a permanent deal until the end of the 2022/23 season. Arriving at The Rec in 2019 from Leicester Tigers, the 31-year-old...
Hunter highlights home draw importance for Exeter
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyExeter Chiefs forwards coach Rob Hunter emphasised the importance of a home draw in the Heineken Champions Cup, after the Gallagher Premiership club clinched a tie at Sandy Park in the Round of 16. The...
Saints sign hooker Tom Cruse until end of 2022/23 season
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyNorthampton Saints have secured the signing of hooker Tom Cruse until the end of the 2022/23 campaign. Cruse, 33, signs as injury cover and brings eight seasons of Gallagher Premiership experience...
Leicester Tigers sign Tom Whiteley on long-term deal
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyLeicester Tigers have signed Tom Whiteley from Bristol Bears on a long-term deal. The 27-year-old will join Tigers this week after agreeing an early release with the Bears. Whiteley played...
Freddie Burns signs for the Highanders
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyEnglish first-five Freddie Burns will join the Highlanders for the 2023 edition of DHL Super Rugby Pacific. Burns, currently playing for Leicester Tigers in the English Premiership has agreed terms with...
Last-gasp Morgan try snatches Ospreys win at Leicester
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyOspreys qualified for the Heineken Champions Cup Round of 16 as an 88th minute Jac Morgan score, converted by Owen Williams, handed them a 27-26 win at Leicester Tigers on Friday. Ospreys...
