Premiership Rugby Review
7 months ago by Ultimate RugbyNorthampton Saints 41-30 Saracens Dowson: ‘I knew there was going to be a response’ Northampton Saints Director of Rugby Phil Dowson highlighted his side’s explosive start...
Newcastle Falcons team to face Leicester Tigers
7 months ago by Ultimate RugbyTom Penny plays his 100th game for Newcastle Falcons on Friday when Leicester Tigers visit Kingston Park in the ‘Big Night Oot’ fixture. The 29-year-old Northumbrian starts at...
Lawes to lead Saints for Gallagher Premiership clash against Saracens
7 months ago by Ultimate RugbyCourtney Lawes will captain Northampton Saints this Friday (29 March, kick-off: 7.45pm), as they welcome Saracens to cinch Stadium at Franklin’s Gardens under the lights. Saints remain top of the...
Hurricanes Poua name side for clash with
7 months ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Hurricanes Poua welcome back captain Jackie Patea-Fereti to their starting XV as the team prepares to take on Matatū in their Sky Super Rugby Aupiki (SRA) clash this Friday in Christchurch. Patea-Fereti...
Winless Crusaders could 'spiral uncontrollably'
8 months ago by Ultimate RugbyCoach Rob Penney said the Crusaders' season could "spiral uncontrollably" after New Zealand's traditional Super Rugby powerhouses slumped to the bottom of the competition standings. The seven-time...
Super Rugby Pacific Round 5 Disciplinary Update
8 months ago by Ultimate RugbyTANIELU TELE'A RED CARD OFFENCE Player: Tanielu Tele'a Team: HighlandersPosition: CentreDate of Incident: 23 March 2024Nature of Offence: Law 9.11: Players must not do anything that is reckless...
Japan Rugby League One Round 11 Review
8 months ago by Ultimate RugbyDivision One – Brave Lupus Nearly ‘Rammed’ in a Sunday Thriller A comfortable Sunday afternoon it was not for Toshiba Brave Lupus Tokyo, who needed a try six minutes from time by centre...
Ireland Lay Down Marker With Improved Performance Against France
8 months ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Ireland Women (sponsored by Aon) lifted their game in a number of areas, losing their Guinness Six Nations opener 38-17 in Le Mans but keeping France to their lowest try and points tallies in...