Thomas Ramos pens new Toulouse deal
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFrance fullback Thomas Ramos has signed a new deal with Toulouse that will see him remain at the club until 2027. The 26-year-old joined the senior ranks of the club back in 2014 and joined Colomiers...
'I was disappointed because I should have lived it' - Jalibert after missing the Grand Slam
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyBordeaux and France flyhalf Matthieu Jalibert has expressed his disappointment in his club's medical team after missing France's Grand Slam Six Nations earlier this year. Jalibert has struggled...
Romain Poite to hang up whistle, embarks on new challenge with Toulon
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFrench international referee Romain Poite will hang up his whistle at the end of the 2021-2022 season. After an immense career which has seen him officiate at three World Cups (2011, 2015 and 2019), numerous...
Scotland hooker agrees new deal with Glasgow Warriors
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyGlasgow Warriors have secured the services of another established Scotland star ahead of the 2022/23 season, after hooker George Turner put pen to paper on a new contract extension with Danny Wilson’s...
Don Armand calls time on his playing career
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyLong-serving Exeter Chiefs forward Don Armand has today announced he will be retiring at the end of the current season. Armand joined Exeter in 2013 from the Stormers, the 33-year-old forward...
Munster and Leinster boosted by returning Irish Internationals
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAhead of the second leg of the round of 16 in the Champions Cup, we round up the injury updates from Leinster, Munster, and Ulster. LEINSTER RUGBY It’s all positive news this week for...
World Rugby considers trialling 20-minute red card rule
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWorld Rugby is considering trialling the 20-minute red card rule across all major competitions. Currently part of Super Rugby Pacific, the rule means that, should a player be issued a red...
Wales confirm 2022 Autumn Nations Series fixtures
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWales begin their 2022/23 season on Saturday 5th November against the All Blacks in what will be the 37th meeting between the two sides. Los Pumas return to Cardiff on Saturday 12th November,...
It's just not cricket! SCG to stage Wallabies-England rugby Test on 'vital' tour for Eddie Jones
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyEngland head coach Eddie Jones endured another miserable Six Nations campaign and now his team will tour Australia for a three-Test series. Eddie Jones declared England's Test series against Australia...
Dan Leavy announces retirement from rugby with immediate effect
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyIt has been announced this morning that Leinster Rugby back row Dan Leavy is to retire from the game with immediate effect. The 27-year-old has played 79 times for Leinster Rugby since his debut...