Profiles of the 16 teams in the United Rugby Championship
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyIn the wake of the exciting announcement of the brand new United Rugby Championship, scheduled to kick off in September this year, here follows the particulars of the 16 participating teams: South...
10 in, 12 out as Toulon confirm the signings of Quinn Roux and Cornell du Preez
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyToulon have began their preparations for the 2021/22 season having confirmed the 12 players who will be leaving the club at the end of the season as well as the nine new signings. Taofifenua...
Jack Walker to trade Bath for Quins
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAfter four seasons at The Rec, former England U20 captain Jack Walker will take his leave of Bath this summer as he embarks on a new chapter with Harlequins. Walker’s departure from...
Bristol finish on top, Exeter edge Sale to claim a home semi-final
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe finals of the Premiership have been confirmed after Exeter claimed a remarkable 20-19 come from behind win over Sale Sharks to seal a home semi-final. Meanwhile, Bristol earned four league...
Premiership players who have played their final games for their clubs
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe end of the season means that club will be bidding players farewell. Whether retiring or taking their talents to another club, here are the players who have played their last games for their...
Where are they now? The 2009 Emerging Springboks that drew with the Lions
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyIn 2009, the British and Irish Lions were dealt a blow in their preparations for the test Series against the Springboks as they failed to put an Emerging Springbok side away drawing 13 all in Cape...
Sons of three rugby greats to turn out for France u20s
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFrance have named their squad of 35 for the upcoming Under-20s Six Nations. There are a number of familiar names in the squad who are seeking a first Six Nations crown since 2018 and will...
The 6 Players In Line To Clash With The Lions For A Second Time
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe opportunity to play against the British & Irish Lions comes around just once in a career for a number of players, if they are lucky. Some outstanding players in the Southern Hemisphere...
Bismarck and Montpellier part ways early
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWorld Cup-winning Springbok Bismarck du Plessis will leave Montpellier with a year left on his contract, it has been announced. The 37 year-old has put in a good shift...
One more season for Guilhem Guirado
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFormer France captain and Montpellier hooker Guilhem Guirado plans to retire at the end of next season. The 74 test cap front-rower retired from international rugby after the Rugby World...
