Tim Swiel and Mitch Eadie join Edinburgh Rugby on short-term deals
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyEdinburgh Rugby today completed the signing of stand-off Tim Swiel and back-row Mitch Eadie on short-term deals, with the duo set to provide cover during the upcoming Rugby World Cup. Swiel,...
Callum Chick named as Newcastle Falcons captain for 2023-24 season
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyHomegrown back-rower Callum Chick will captain Newcastle Falcons this season, with fellow North East native Tom Penny named as vice-captain. The 26-year-old Chick has made 125 appearances for...
Ospreys loose-forward joins Newcastle Falcons
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyOspreys back-rower Sam Cross has become Newcastle Falcons’ 14th senior signing ahead of the new season, joining on a two-year deal. The 30-year-old has made 72 appearances for Ospreys and has two...
Match Day Programme: Scotland vs. France Summer Nations Series
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbySix Nations encounter that took place earlier this year betwen France and Scotland featured two red cards inside the first 12 minutes; only three red cards had been issued in the previous 99 meetings between...
Hooker Michael van Vuuren joins Newcastle Falcons
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyExperienced hooker Michael van Vuuren has bolstered Newcastle Falcons’ front-row ranks by joining on a one-season deal. The 31-year-old arrives from South African side Emirates Lions, for...
Michael Young Joins Toulon as World Cup Joker
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Rugby Club Toulonnais is pleased to formalize the arrival of the experienced English scrum half: Michael Young, as Joker World Cup. Michael Young began his professional career with the Newcastle Falcons...
Match Day Programme: Wales vs. England Summer Nations Series
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyThis mammoth fixture between Wales and England will see the Welsh look to dot their I's and cross their T's after a very underwhelming six nations series. The English will be looking to see how well they...
Borthwick names England team for Summer Nations Series opener in Cardiff
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyEngland men’s head coach Steve Borthwick has named his match day 23 to face Wales at the Principality Stadium in Cardiff (kick-off 5.30pm). Loosehead prop Ellis Genge (Bristol Bears)...
Two-Time Olympian Danny Barrett Announces Retirement
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyRepresenting the United States in two Olympic Games, a Rugby World Cup and across 54 World Rugby Sevens Series events, Danny Barrett officially announced his retirement on Tuesday after two years with...
The Legend of 2002: The last Wallabies Bledisloe Cup Triumph
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyWith the 2023 edition of the Bledisloe Cup only a few days away, we take a look a at the last Australian side to win the coveted Trans-Tasman trophy. The first official Bledisloe Cup fixture took...
