The FFR and LNR to change terms of the provision of international players
10 months ago by Ultimate RugbyThe FFR and the LNR have mutually agreed to change the terms of the provision of international players until the summer of 2024. The Amendment (No. 2) to the Convention concerns the 6 Tournament Nations...
Alex Mitchell signs on again for Northampton Saints
10 months ago by Ultimate RugbyNorthampton Saints can today confirm that Alex Mitchell has signed a contract extension to remain at cinch Stadium at Franklin’s Gardens. An 11-cap England international and 119-time Saint, 26-year-old...
Razor-sharp Venter finds cutting edge
10 months ago by Ultimate RugbyThe son of a Springbok great, Andre-Hugo Venter is writing his own story in a breakthrough year for the DHL Stormers. Venter has celebrated the festive season with some excellent performances...
Japan Rugby League One 2023-24 Round Three Review
10 months ago by Ultimate RugbyDivision One – Four Try Frizell Melts Steelers All Black backrower Shannon Frizell was the toast of Fuchu after scoring four tries in leading Toshiba Brave Lupus Tokyo to a successful Christmas...
Saints announce annual financial results for 2022/23
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyNorthampton Saints plc has today announced its financial results for the year ended 30 June 2023. Club achieved record turnover of £21.96m (growth of £1.1m) in 2022/23. Underlying trading...
Cai Evans reflects on dream year ahead of BKT URC battle with former teammates
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyIt’s been a very eventful year in the life of Cai Evans as his rugby dreams have come true. The young utility back was a bolter selection in Wales’ World Cup training squad and...
Round 4 United Rugby Championship Previews
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyAhead of Round 4 of the BKT United Rugby Championship journalist Simon Thomas provides his Previews. Zebre Parma v Hollywoodbets Sharks 17.30 UK & IRE / 18:30 ITA / 19:30 SA, Friday While both teams...
Scarlets welcome back Wales internationals to face Lions
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyWales caps Tom Rogers, Ryan Elias and Taine Plumtree return to the Scarlets starting XV for Saturday’s BKT United Rugby Championship round four encounter with Emirates Lions at Parc y Scarlets (17:15...
Munster close in on signing of tighthead prop Jager from New Zealand
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyMUNSTER ARE UNDERSTOOD to be closing in on the signing of tighthead prop Oli Jager, who has been playing with the Crusaders in New Zealand since 2017. The former Ireland U18 international grew up in Kildare...
Welsh rugby bids fond farewell to celebrated trio with 352 caps between them
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyAlun Wyn Jones, Justin Tipuric and Leigh Halfpenny had a rousing send off in Wales’ 49-26 win over the Barbarians. Warren Gatland reflected on an “incredibly special” occasion as Welsh...
