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Matt Banahan hangs up his boots

4 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Gloucester outside back Matt Banahan has announced his retirement from professional rugby.    The 33 year-old hangs up his boots with nearly 300 Premiership caps under his belt –...

Worcester vs Gloucester game called off

4 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Due to ongoing Covid-19 concerns in the Gloucester camp, the decision has been taken to call off their fixture with Worcester Warriors this weekend.    It will be the second round...

Why Nico Janse van Rensburg is one of the best selection calls from the Springboks

4 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Jacques Nienebar and Rassie Erasmus sprang a few surprises when naming the first Springbok since the Rugby World Cup in Japan.   The Springbok management team picked the entire Rugby World Cup-winning...

Sale Sharks circle the rampant Quins

4 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Two teams guaranteed a semi-final berth will lock horns to open Round 21 this weekend when Harlequins travel to the AJ Bell where Sale Sharks lie in wait.    Sale pulled off a victory...

Gloucester vs Bath derby called off

4 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

An outbreak of Covid-19 in the Gloucester camp has led to the Premiership seeing fit to call off this weekend’s west-country derby between the Cherry & Whites and Bath.     Gloucester...

Bath sign South African prop from Ealing

4 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Ealing Trailfinders prop Johannes Jonker will be making a move to the Premiership in the new season where he will turn out in the colours of Bath.    The South African has enjoyed...

Bath stalwart hooker hangs up his boots

4 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

After 11 years at The Rec, Bath hooker Ross Batty will retire on the advice of medical experts after a serious neck injury.    “I picked up the injury at the end of November and it just...

Premiership Wrap-Up: Round 20

4 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Round 20 kicked off on Friday at Kingsholm where Gloucester managed a 2-point victory over London Irish in a game in which both sides put on a good showing. Billy Twelvetrees gave a particularly good performance,...

“It is unbelievable to have the fans back, I used to think I played rugby just for the money" - Joe Marler's brilliant post match interview

4 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

“It is unbelievable to have the fans back,” - Joe Marler.   Harlequins prop Joe Marler couldn’t hide his delight at having fans back at The Stoop on Saturday.   The...