Bayliss returns in a largely unchanged 23 to take on Racing 92
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyHaving secured wins against Ulster Rugby and Cardiff Rugby in Rounds 1 and 2, the European competition is back, with Racing 92 heading to The Rec for the first time in Bath Rugby history. In a hotly anticipated...
Ulster ready for Toulouse in sold-out clash at Kingspan Stadium
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyDan McFarland has named his Ulster team to face French giants and Pool 2 opponents, Toulouse, in Round 3 of the Investec Champions Cup group stage. On a weekend that sees Ulster Rugby mark...
European Rugby crunch time for Prem sides
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe return of European action will see a host of Gallagher Premiership Rugby sides bid to secure safe passage to the knockout stages. For the four English clubs unbeaten in the Investec Champions Cup,...
Skivington named England A Head Coach
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFellow Gloucester Rugby coach Dom Waldouck will lead on defence, while Northampton Saints’ Sam Vesty will be in charge of the attack. Tickets: England A v Portugal England A to return against...
Lawes voted Gallagher Player of the Month for December
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyNorthampton Saints flanker Courtney Lawes has been voted as December’s Gallagher Player of the Month, winning 47% of the vote in the public poll ahead of Henry Slade (Exeter Chiefs), Finn...
Last-chance saloon for some Champions Cup clubs
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFor some clubs in the Investec Champions Cup, this weekend’s Round 3 is the last-chance saloon already. For others, it’s a crucial match in the push for a home tie in the Round of...
Gallagher Premiership Fixtures confirmed for rounds 13 to 16
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyPremiership Rugby confirms fixtures for Gallagher Premiership Rounds 13 to 16 Premiership Rugby can confirm the fixtures and broadcast information for Rounds 13 to 16 of the Gallagher Premiership. Premiership...
Battling Gloucester fall to derby defeat at The Rec
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Cherry & Whites took an early lead in the derby when flanker Ruan Ackermann crashed over for the game's first try. A couple of infringements at set-piece had given Gloucester a free-kick five...
How the Irish provinces can progress in the champions cup
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyPool 1 Next match – Lyon v Connacht, Matmut Stadium de Gerland, Saturday 1pm There is a sorry look to the table from a Connacht point of view with just one try bonus point from two games...
Match Preview: Bath Rugby v Gloucester Rugby
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWill Muir gets his 50th Bath Rugby appearance after becoming a regular feature on the left wing since returning from injury at the start of the season. Bath host Gloucester Rugby in their first match...
