Two changes for Premiership defending champions
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyPhil Dowson has made two changes to his Northampton Saints side to face Harlequins this Friday (4 October, kick-off: 7.45pm), with Sam Graham and Ollie Sleightholme both returning to the starting line-up...
Clayton McMillan announced as All Blacks XV Head Coach
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyClayton McMillan has been announced as Head Coach of the All Blacks XV and will lead the team on a two-match end of year tour with Assistant Coaches Jamie Mackintosh (Forwards), David Hill (Attack) and...
Leicester Tigers Club statement
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyLeicester Tigers welcome the panel's finding that head coach Michael Cheika was not intimidating or abusive towards the match day doctor following the recent game with Exeter Chiefs, however the club would...
Disciplinary: Michael Cheika (Leicester Tigers)
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyLeicester Tigers head coach Michael Cheika appeared before the independent disciplinary panel yesterday evening (Tuesday 1 October) for an alleged breach of RFU Rule 5.12 - conduct prejudicial to...
Veteran Wallaby James O’Connor set to join the Crusaders
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyIn one of the biggest transfer deals in Super Rugby history, experienced Wallaby James O’Connor appears set to continue his extraordinary career with the Crusaders. After turning down a significantly...
Clayton McMillan announced as All Blacks XV Head Coach
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyClayton McMillan has been announced as Head Coach of the All Blacks XV and will lead the team on a two-match Northern Tour with Assistant Coaches Jamie Mackintosh (Forwards), David Hill (Attack) and Cory...
Top 3: Quick men in Round 2 of the Premiership
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyIt is a wingers’ league and we are just living in it. That was certainly how it felt in Round 2 of Gallagher Premiership Rugby where wingers combined for 12 tries across five matches on a thrilling...
Chiefs Change Matchday 23 for Trip to Reigning Champions
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyExeter Chiefs head to cinch stadium Franklin’s Gardens this Saturday to take on the reigning Gallagher Premiership champions, Northampton Saints, in Round Two. After a frustratingly narrow loss...
Coles returns as Saints name side to face Exeter
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyAlex Coles returns to Northampton Saints’ starting line-up this weekend as the men in Black, Green and Gold host Exeter Chiefs on Saturday 28 September (kick-off: 5.30pm). Saints...
Martin and Watson named to face Bath
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyThe matchday squad for the first home game of the league season, against Bath Rugby at 3pm on Sunday at Mattioli Woods Welford Road, has been named. Michael Cheika has included two players for...
