England to play Barbarians at Twickenham Stadium in June
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAhead of their summer tour to Australia, Eddie Jones’ side will host the Barbarians on Sunday 19 June (3pm BST KO). An England XV last hosted the Barbarians in June 2019, with Alex...
A look at the 5 uncapped players in the Scotland squad
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyScotland boss Gregor Townsend named five uncapped players in his squad of 39 to tackle the 2022 Six Nations. The Scots commence their campaign with a cracking clash against England at Murrayfield...
Official: Handre Pollard signs for Leicester Tigers
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyLeicester Tigers have confirmed the signing of Rugby World Cup-winning fly-half Handré Pollard to the club ahead of the 2022/23 season. The South Africa international will...
Rob Kearney to retire from professional rugby this weekend
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFormer Ireland international Rob Kearney has confirmed that he is to retire from professional rugby this weekend after the Barbarians game against Samoa. It’s always been a dream...
The most capped Test rugby XV of all time - by position
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWales and British & Irish Lions captain Alun Wyn Jones will become the first player to play 149 tests for one country on Saturday. The 36-year-old second-rower will feature in his 161st test...
Second Test added to Springbok Women’s itinerary
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Springbok Women will face Wales in Cardiff as part of their European tour in November, adding to the two fixtures already confirmed for their trip to the Northern Hemisphere. The Springbok...
Samoa cancel European tour
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbySamoa have cancelled their trip to Europe this year as a result of Covid-19 complications. It has been suggested that a substitute team could be picked from Samoan players in the European...
NZ domestic rugby still on ice
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyBunnings Warehouse NPC, Farah Palmer Cup (FPC) and Heartland Championship matches, as well as all community and school rugby this weekend has once again, been cancelled or postponed due to COVID-19...
Saints sign Fiji scrum-half Frank Lomani
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFijian international Frank Lomani will join Northampton Saints from Australian side Melbourne Rebels ahead of the 2021/22 season. The 25-year-old scrum-half is expected to land at Franklin’s...
Trinder joins Championship side Ampthill
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFormer Gloucester centre Henry Trinder has joined Championship side Ampthill in a player-backs coach role. Working under former Wales fly half Paul Turner, Trinder joins...
