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Northampton Saints confirm new contracts for coaching team

10 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

Northampton Saints today announce that Director of Rugby, Phil Dowson, and Head Coach, Sam Vesty, have both committed their futures to the Club by extending their contracts. The duo led Saints to a Gallagher...

Ben Loader ready to fire

10 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

Ben Loader feels right at home in the DHL Stormers backline as the Englishman embraces new challenges and exciting opportunities. The former London Irish sensation has thrived in the DHL Stormers’...

George Hendy signs new contract with Northampton Saints

11 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

Northampton Saints can today confirm that explosive back-three player George Hendy has signed a new contract with the Club. The 21-year-old has notched up 25 appearances so far for the men in...

Chandler Cunningham-South was unaware of mentor Richard Hill’s World Cup heroics

11 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

England rookie Chandler Cunningham-South was being mentored for weeks by Richard Hill without knowing he was talking to a World Cup winner. Cunningham-South made a strong debut off the bench in Saturday’s...

Schickerling Signs for Glasgow Warriors for 2024/25 Season

11 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

Exeter Chiefs tighthead prop Patrick Schickerling has agreed a move to Glasgow Warriors for the 2024/25 season. The Namibian-born front rower will join the Scottish United Rugby Championship [URC] side...

Borthwicks uncapped recruits

11 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

CHANDLER CUNNINGHAM-SOUTH Position: Back Row Club: Harlequins Chandler Cunningham-South was born in Sidcup and at the age of four his family emigrated to New Zealand where he went on to train with the...

Lynagh niggle adds intrigue to Reds' No.10 question

11 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

Tom Lynagh's English accent is fading and in its place is a new-found mongrel he knows he'll need as the race to wear the Queensland Reds' No.10 intensifies. The son of Wallabies great Michael is in his...

Additional fixtures announced in Bath Rugby calendar

11 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

Bath Rugby is pleased to confirm TWO additional fixtures in the club’s calendar, welcoming Gloucester Rugby and Leinster Rugby to The Rec. Seeing a replay of what is one of Bath Rugby’s...

Aki And Fryday Named Guinness Rugby Writers Players Of The Year

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

Today, Ireland and Connacht centre, Bundee Aki and ex-Ireland captain and Exeter Chiefs Lock, Nichola Fryday have been named the Guinness Rugby Writers of Ireland Men’s and Women’s 15s Players...

BKT URC stars force their way into Six Nations contention

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

The first Guinness Six Nations after a World Cup often sees a changing of the guard, with new faces emerging as a fresh four-year cycle begins. This season’s tournament is likely to be another example...