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History repeating itself for Sale Sharks class of 06

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

Mark Cueto spent his entire career with Sharks and scored the opening try when they won their first, and to date only, Premiership title 17 years ago. The England and Lions winger was part of an exceptional...

Sale turn to Fergie for inspiration

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

Since the end of the regular season, Sharks have called on legends of other sports to inspire the team, with Jamie Peacock – the most successful player in Super League history – coming in ahead...

Leicester Tigers add international duo to squad

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

Leicester Tigers are pleased to confirm the signings of international duo Sam Carter and Solomone Kata.   The 28-year-old Kata, who is capable of playing in the midfield or on the wing, will join...

England men's U20 tour of Georgia squad announcement

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

England men’s U20 head coach Mark Mapletoft has named his travelling squad ahead of a two-match tour of Georgia against its U20 side, which is part of England's preparations for the World Rugby U20...

Updates to Barbarian F.C. and World XV squads confirmed

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

Sam Johnson and Taichi Takahashi have been added to the Barbarian F.C. squad for this weekend’s Killik Cup clash at Twickenham Stadium, and Jordi Murphy also joins the World XV.   Glasgow...

Handre Pollard injury update

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

The Springboks have been given a pertinent update on flyhalf Handre Pollard injury after his club, the Leicester Tigers, disclosed the prognosis of his injury.  The Springboks’ No 1 flyhalf...

Former All Black Mauger quits as Moana Pasifika coach

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

Former All Blacks centre Aaron Mauger quit Monday as head coach of Super Rugby Pacific bottom side Moana Pasifika to spend more time with his family. The 42-year-old took the reins of the Auckland-based...

Barbarians announce their squad to play World XV

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

The Barbarians face the World XV at Twickenham at the end of the month. Here is their squad ahead of the clash.   Forwards:   Nic Dolly (Leicester Tigers / England) Taulupe Faletau (Cardiff...

Match Preview: Leinster dreaming of fifth star as they take on La Rochelle again

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

Leinster Rugby will again go in search of a record-equalling fifth Heineken Champions Cup title when they take on reigning champions Stade Rochelais in the final in Dublin on Saturday.   The...

Jasper Wiese: Leicester Tigers forward wins RPA players' player of year award

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

Leicester Tigers' Jasper Wiese has been named the Rugby Players' Association players' player of the year. The South Africa number eight, 27, helped Tigers to the Premiership semi-finals and the...