Bulls announce end-of-year tour squad
1 month ago by Ultimate RugbyJake White, the Vodacom Bulls director of rugby, has named his 34-men touring squad for the end-of-year tour to Ireland and England. White’s herd first take on Connacht in round 7 of the...
Saints announce annual financial results for 2023/24
1 month ago by Ultimate RugbyNorthampton Saints plc has today announced its financial results for the year ended 30 June 2024. Saints crowned Gallagher Premiership champions in 2023/24 season. Club achieved turnover of £21.9m...
Conor Bartley & Dian Bleuler Join Munster On Short-Term Deals
1 month ago by Ultimate RugbyMunster Rugby and the IRFU are pleased to confirm the signings of props Conor Bartley and Dian Bleuler on short-term contracts. Young Munster RFC prop Bartley, who can play on both sides of the scrum,...
Leinster Rugby and IRFU Announce New Contract for Head Coach, Leo Cullen
1 month ago by Ultimate RugbyThe IRFU and Leinster Rugby have this morning confirmed a new two-year contract for Leinster Rugby Head Coach Leo Cullen. Speaking to leinsterrugby.ie, Leinster Rugby CEO Shane Nolan said, “I am...
Sleightholme extends Saints stay
1 month ago by Ultimate RugbyOllie Sleightholme has signed a contract extension which sees the England winger remain at cinch Stadium at Franklin’s Gardens for the foreseeable future, Northampton Saints today announce. Sleightholme...
Wasps secure land to build new stadium in Kent
2 months ago by BBC SportFormer Premiership club Wasps have moved a step closer to a return to professional rugby by securing land to build a new stadium in Kent. The six-time Premiership title winners were relegated after going...
Dupont back to skipper France against Japan
2 months ago by Ultimate RugbyAntoine Dupont will make his return to the France team as captain for Saturday's Test against Japan after sitting out the last 13 months of international duty. Dupont's last run-out in blue at 15s came...
Nick Isiekwe hits 150 caps for Saracens
2 months ago by Ultimate RugbyNick Isiekwe spoke of his pride as he prepares to make his 150th Saracens appearance on Saturday when the Men in Black head to Ashton Gate to take on the table-topping Bristol Bears. The second-rower...
Owen Farrell opens up on life in Paris
3 months ago by Ultimate RugbyOwen Farrell has revealed how he is settling into his new life in the French capital. England's former captain and his country's record points holder, Farrell is one of rugby's most recognisable figures....
Saints name team for derby day clash with Leicester Tigers
3 months ago by Ultimate RugbyPhil Dowson makes six changes to his Northampton Saints side as they travel to Leicester Tigers this weekend, with the Derby Day clash at Mattioli Woods Welford Road taking place this Saturday (12 October,...