Premiership Rugby launches powerful new Sporting Commission
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyPremiership Rugby has launched a Sporting Commission in what chief executive Simon Massie-Taylor believes is “a landmark moment” for the organisation. The seven-strong group will be chaired...
Taking a look at the financial crisis gripping the Gallagher Premiership
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyLondon Irish are the latest victims of the financial crisis gripping the Gallagher Premiership. Here, the PA news agency looks at the clubs most affected by the grim outlook. GONE: WORCESTER The...
RFU Statement: London Irish
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyAs a result of London Irish and its potential buyers being unable to provide reassurances over the club’s financial ability to operate in the Premiership in the 2023/24 season, the RFU has confirmed...
Jimmy Gopperth to join Provence
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyProvence Rugby announces the arrival of Jimmy Gopperth from the Leicester Tigers on a one-season deal. Gopperth, who has played about twenty games this season - including the semi-final against...
Back in the Champions Cup: Stade Français Paris
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyStade Français Paris return to the Heineken Champions Cup in 2023/24 after spending this season in the EPCR Challenge Cup, bowing out at Emirates Lions in the Round of 16. The TOP...
London Irish face winding-up petition over unpaid tax bill
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyLondon Irish’s problems took a turn for the worse on Friday when HM Revenue and Customs filed winding-up petitions over an unpaid tax bill. Proceedings were launched on Friday when petitions against...
Taking a look at the financial crisis gripping the Gallagher Premiership
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyLondon Irish could be the latest victims of the financial crisis gripping the Gallagher Premiership. Here the PA news agency looks at the clubs most affected by the grim outlook. GONE: WORCESTER The...
Leicester Tigers 23/24 Coaching Team
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyLeicester Tigers can confirm the club’s senior coaching team ahead of the 2023/24 season. Dan McKellar, who was announced as the club’s new Head Coach in February, will oversee the rugby...
London Irish saved from Premiership suspension for now after RFU gives club a one-week extension to complete takeover deal with American consortium
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbySenior RFU figures remain sceptical of the ability of London Irish's prospective buyers to complete a takeover despite them handing the Premiership club a dramatic stay of execution on Tuesday, writes Daily...
Rowena Burnfield Joins Trailfinders Women
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyTrailfinders Women have announced the signing of international Red Rose Rowena Burnfield to our squad ahead of our entry into the Premier 15s next season. The second-row has 50 caps for her country,...
