Sharks named for Cardiff
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyEngland stars Manu Tuilagi and Ben Curry return to the Sharks line-up after international duty while Dan du Preez and Akker van der Merwe start after injury as Alex Sanderson picks a powerful side to face...
The Connacht Team for Saturday
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyGrand Slam winners Mack Hansen and Bundee Aki have both returned to the Connacht starting XV for Saturday’s EPCR Challenge Cup Round of 16 meeting with Benetton in Treviso (k/o 3pm). Hansen...
Team Announcement: Bristol Bears Vs Clermont Auvergne
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyEllis Genge and Kyle Sinckler return to the Bears’ starting lineup for Friday night’s EPCR Challenge Cup round of 16 clash with ASM Clermont Auvergne (8pm KO). The England duo...
Team Announcement: Scarlets Vs Brive
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyWales captain Ken Owens returns to the Scarlets side for Friday night’s EPCR Challenge Cup Round of 16 clash with CA Brive at Parc y Scarlets (20:00; S4C). The British & Irish Lions...
John Muldoon appointed to Connacht Rugby coaching team
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyConnacht Rugby confirm the appointment of former club captain John Muldoon to the Professional coaching team on a two-year deal. Muldoon will have responsibility for the lineout...
Alex Waller commits future to Saints as Aaron Hinkley leaves
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyAlex Waller has put pen to paper on a deal to see the loosehead prop remain at Northampton Saints. The tenth most-capped player in Saints’ history and the Club’s record...
Stafford McDowall commits future to Glasgow Warriors
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyOne of the breakout players of the 2022/23 campaign has extended his contract with Glasgow Warriors, after Stafford McDowall put pen-to-paper on a new deal with the Scotstoun side. The 25-year-old...
Julien Marchand secures EPCR Player of the Year nomination
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyStade Toulousain captain Julien Marchand is among the nominees for the 2023 EPCR Player of the Year award after leading the five-time champions to four straight wins in this season’s pool stage. The...
Mike Haywood to retire at end of 2022/23 season
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyNorthampton Saints hooker Mike Haywood has announced his retirement from professional rugby at the end of the 2022/23 season. The 31-year-old has made an incredible 269 appearances to...
Joe Marler recommits to Harlequins
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyHarlequins has announced that iconic prop Joe Marler has signed a new deal with the Club. A homegrown Harlequins Academy product, since making his debut during the 2009/10 season, the 32-year-old...
