Chiefs call on services of seasoned warrior
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Chiefs have called on the services of an old stalwart as a solution to some injury problems in the squad. Liam Messam and Taranaki loose forward Tom Florence will make themselves...
Lions Watch: Five Players Who Stood Out This Weekend
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWarren Gatland would have kept a keen on the action around Europe this weekend as the clock counts down for him to finalise his British and Irish Lions Touring squad. With the touring squad set...
More than 50 players sent save-the-date letters for Lions Tour - report
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyBritish and Irish Lions boss Warren Gatland has sent a letter to more than 50 potential Lions to sound out their availability for this summer's tour according to a report in the Daily Mail. The...
Super Rugby: Wrap Up and Team of the Week
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Super Rugby playoffs have been decided with the Chiefs tackling the Crusaders in Super Rugby Aotearoa while the Brumbies and Western Force will go head to head to see who will face the Reds in the...
Crusaders thrash Blues to seal home Super Rugby decider
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWill Jordan scored a double and Codie Taylor got another as the Crusaders confirmed top spot and a home final. The Crusaders will host the 2021 Super Rugby Aotaeroa final against the Chiefs...
Premiership Highlights: Bristol Bears Vs Exeter Chiefs
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe defending champion Exeter Chiefs ground out a 20-12 away win over the log leading Bristol Bears in round 17 of the Premiership. Bristol struck first with a try after 13 minutes to lead 5-0. Exeter...
Premiership reshuffle of Round 19 to allow for crowds
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Premiership confirmed today that fixtures for Round 19 will be shifted so as to allow for the possibility of fans attending the games. So far, games scheduled for Kingston Park and Ashton...
Premiership: Looking ahead to Round 17
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyRound 17 kicks off at Ashton Gate this evening with a mouth-watering top-of-the-table clash between Bristol Bears and Exeter Chiefs. London Irish vs Harlequins: The first of Saturday’s...
McKenzie leaves it late in Super Rugby Aotearoa thriller
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Hurricanes appeared set to clinch just their second win of the season, only to be beaten by a last-gasp penalty on Friday. Damian McKenzie landed a penalty after the final siren sounded...