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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...

Mark Mapletoft named new England men's U20 head coach

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

The Rugby Football Union has confirmed that Mark Mapletoft is the new England men’s U20 head coach after Alan Dickens concluded his role. Mapletoft, who has been an assistant coach with England...

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...

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...

Preview: Saracens vs Northampton Saints

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

Saracens only victory in their last four first team matches was 45-21 at home to London Irish in Round 23 of Gallagher Premiership Rugby. Saracens have won their last fifteen Premiership Rugby at...

Scotland name training squad for 2023 Rugby World Cup

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

Head coach Gregor Townsend has named an extended 41-player Scotland squad for this year’s Rugby World Cup.   The group will be led by captain Jamie Ritchie and will be trimmed...

Saints confirm seven players to depart this summer

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

Northampton Saints can confirm that Brandon Nansen, Danny Hobbs-Awoyemi, Ethan Grayson, Frankie Sleightholme, Callum Burns, Archie Kean and Joseph Gaffan will leave the Club at the end of the 2022/23 campaign.   The...

Irish name side for trip to Saracens

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

Declan Kidney has confirmed the squad for Sunday’s Gallagher Premiership Round 23 clash with Saracens at the StoneX Stadium (3pm kick-off).   Danilo Fischetti, Agustin Creevy and Oliver Hoskins...