Italy international joins London Irish
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyLondon Irish is have confirmed the signing of Italy international prop Danilo Fischetti from Zebre Parma. The 24-year-old will join the team at Hazelwood from the start of the 2022/23...
Top 14 Wrap: Castres top the standings, Toulouse crush Biarritz
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyCastres finish the Top 14 regular season at the top of the table after beating Pau 16-26, securing a semi-final spot in doing so. The seedings for the Top 14 playoffs were decided...
Challenge Cup winners Lyon the stats kings too
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAs befits a team who won their maiden European trophy so convincingly last week, Lyon bestrode the EPCR Challenge Cup’s statistical lists this season as well, topping nine of the 12 categories. Tries...
Worcester Warriors confirm list of departing players
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWorcester Warriors have confirmed that eight more players will be leaving Sixways at the end of the season. Full-back/wing Melani Nanai, back-row forward Caleb Montgomery, tighthead...
EPCR Confirms Inclusion Of South African Clubs For 2022/23 Season And Beyond
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyIn a landmark expansion of its tournaments, EPCR has confirmed that the five leading clubs from South Africa will compete in the Champions Cup and the EPCR Challenge Cup from the 2022/23 season and beyond. The...
Seán O’Brien Returns to Leinster as Contact Skills Coach
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyLeinster Rugby can confirm the appointment of former Leinster, Ireland and British and Irish Lions back row, Seán O’Brien, as Contact Skills Coach ahead of the start of next season. O’Brien,...
Bob Skinstad and John Barclay discuss Boks in the Six Nations
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe debate surrounding South Africa’s possible entrance to the Six Nations rages on with many calling it an inevitable prospect while others stand firm behind the tournament as it is. Two...
London Irish 2021/22 leavers confirmed
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Club can today announce the players that will depart London Irish following the conclusion of the 2021/22 season. Albert Tuisue leaves Irish after making 72 appearances and scoring 25 times...
Tom Wood to retire from professional rugby
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyNorthampton Saints legend Tom Wood will hang up his boots at the end of the 2021/22 season after an incredible 12 seasons at cinch Stadium at Franklin’s Gardens. The 35-year-old flanker...
"We're only a small town, you know, we're not supposed to be here.” - Will Skelton revels in La Rochelle's achievement
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe champagne will still be flowing on the west coast of France as the maiden celebrations of La Rochelle hoisting the Champions Cup live on. It was an inspired effort by all involved as the French outfit,...
