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Mighty Mchunu Lurks As The Next Beast

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

There is no monster of the deep more terrifying than the one unseen, and in Ntuthuko Mchunu the Sharks have a lurking Beast.   Ox Nche has taken over the Sharks No 1 jersey made famous by retired...

Tom Pearson signs new deal with London Irish

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

London Irish can today confirm that Tom Pearson has signed a senior professional contract with the Club.   The young back-row forward has made a stark impression with the London Irish first team...

Jac Arthur signs for Bedford Blues

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Bedford Blues have announced the new signing of highly rated back row forward, Jac Arthur, who joins the club from neighbours Ampthill.     The 24-year-old Welshman was a standout figure for...

Fourth shot at Challenge Cup glory for Toulon

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

With RC Toulon set to take on Lyon in the EPCR Challenge Cup final in Marseille on May 27, here's a look back at their previous three appearances in the competition’s showpiece game.     2010:...

Class of 2022: Retiring Players XV

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

The 2021/22 season is drawing to a close which means several players will be bringing their careers to an end.   We take a look at these players in the form of XV.   1. Rhys...

'Wasn’t good enough for the jersey' - Dai Young

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Dai Young has admitted that it “just wasn’t good enough for the jersey” following Cardiff's loss to Benetton.   Cardiff shipped 10 tries in the defeat in Treviso and...

This week's rumours, signings and re-signings

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

We round up the week's latest rumours, signings, and re-signings.       PREMIERSHIP RUGBY   Bath Bath Rugby have confirmed the departure of a club legend with Semesa...

Leinster & Munster draw swords once again at the Aviva

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

The Leinster/Munster rivalry is one that has been observed with regularity over the past couple of years, but the occasion remains one of significant magnitude.     This time around, the high-flying...

Friday's United Rugby Championship Line Ups

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

The teams for Friday night's Round 18 fixtures of the Vodacom United Rugby Championship have been named with all details of match officials and broadcast information below.              TEAM...

The Eight Players Ruled Out Of Wales Tests Against South Africa

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Wayne Pivac has named his 33-player squad for the three-Test Series in South Africa this July.   There are several notable absentees along with the welcomed returns of Dan Lydiate and George North.   The...