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Disciplinary Update: Lorenzo Pani (Zebre Parma)

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

The Disciplinary process related to Lorenzo Pani's Red Card in the BKT United Rugby Championship Round 11 game against Benetton on Saturday, December 31, 2022 has resulted in a three week suspension.                 After...

England and Quins prop Marler given two-week sanction for Heenan comments

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

Joe Marler has been banned for two weeks with a further four suspended over comments made by the England and Harlequins prop to Bristol Bears' Jake Heenan.   Marler, who has been capped 79 times...

Joe Marler Suspended

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

The disciplinary hearing for Joe Marler, Harlequins, chaired by Gareth Graham sitting with Becky Essex and Leon Lloyd took place this afternoon, Friday 30 December.  Marler accepted a charge...

Leicester & Gloucester gear up to honour the Slater Cup

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

There will be a buzz around Welford Road with weekend as the first instalment of the Slater Cup is set to play out.   Leicester will be coming off a loss against Clermont in the Champions Cup (23-16)...

Antoine Frisch has sights set on Irish jersey

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

French-born Munster centre Antoine Frisch has made no secret of the fact that his goal is to turn out on the international arena in the Irish jersey.   Frisch joined Munster from Bristol Bears this...

Shaunagh Brown to retire from rugby

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

Shaunagh Brown has advised Harlequins Women that she has opted to retire from rugby.    Joining the Club in 2016, Brown has gone on to earn 80 appearances in the Famous Quarters.    ...

Leicester Tigers offered Premier 15s place

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

Leicester Tigers has been offered a place in the 2022/23 Allianz Premier 15s competition after a successful application in the tender process. The Tigers Women's side currently sit atop the Women's Championship...

Loughborough Lightning offered place in next cycle of Allianz Premier 15s

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

Northampton Saints have confirmed that the Club’s women’s team, Loughborough Lightning, have been offered a place in the next cycle of the Allianz Premier 15s competition from the 2023-24...

Ollie Sleightholme signs contract extension at Northampton Saints

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

Northampton Saints can today confirm that Ollie Sleightholme has signed a new contract to remain at cinch Stadium at Franklin’s Gardens.   The 22-year-old wing – formerly of Northampton...

Premiership Rounds 19 & 20 Announced

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

Premiership Rugby can confirm that Bristol Bears and Northampton Saints have been given the honour of kicking off Round 19 of Gallagher Premiership Rugby, at the start of March.   The...