Northampton Saints confirm new contracts for coaching team
9 months ago by Ultimate RugbyNorthampton Saints today announce that Director of Rugby, Phil Dowson, and Head Coach, Sam Vesty, have both committed their futures to the Club by extending their contracts. The duo led Saints to a Gallagher...
Team news: Chick back for Saints trip
10 months ago by Ultimate RugbyCaptain Callum Chick returns for Newcastle Falcons on Saturday when they make the Gallagher Premiership trip to Northampton Saints. The skipper forms part of a side which sees the return of winger Adam...
Scotland Women appoint Matt Banahan as attack coach.
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyHaving brought a notable playing career to a close in 2021, Banahan was renowned for his appearances as a back for both Bath and Gloucester. Over a span of 12 years donning the Bath jersey, Banahan, a...
Stuart Hogg has announced his retirement
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyScotland centurion Stuart Hogg has announced his retirement from rugby with immediate effect. In March this year the full-back announced his decision to hang up his boots after the Rugby...
Simon Hammersley to retire at the end of the season
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbySale Sharks can today confirm that full-back Simon Hammersley will leave the club and retire from rugby at the end of the current season to pursue a career outside the sport. The 29-year-old...
Scotland A to play competitive fixture this June vs Chile
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyScotland A will play a competitive fixture this June when they take on Chile in the first match of the 2022 summer tour, ahead of the three-test series in Argentina. The match will...
Tom Youngs announces retirement from rugby
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyTom Youngs has confirmed his retirement from professional rugby with immediate effect. The 35-year-old retires after making 215 appearances for Leicester Tigers, as well as gaining 28...
Trinder leaves Kingsholm for France
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyGloucester Rugby can today confirm that Henry Trinder will leave Gloucester Rugby to take up an opportunity to play for RC Vannes in France. Trinder, 31, has been an incredible...
6 Players Returning to their old Premiership Clubs
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWhen the whistle blows at Twickenham Stoop on Friday, it will have been 159 days since the last Premiership Rugby game, the longest hiatus ever between Premiership matches. Harlequins...
Biggest moves and transfer rumours of the week
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAnother busy week in the player market this week with the major announcement of Beauden Barrett's move to Japan next year. We recap some of the biggest moves of the week as well as some of...