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...
Disciplinary: Solomone Kata
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyThe case of Solomone Kata, Leicester Tigers, was heard by an independent disciplinary panel chaired by Charles Cuthbert sitting with Christian Scotland-Williamson and Vicky Irwin.He was shown a red...
Match Report: Exeter Chiefs 14 – 17 Leicester Tigers
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyA last-gasp try from Tommy Reffell put the spoilers on the Gallagher Premiership opening weekend at Sandy Park for Rob Baxter’s Exeter Chiefs as Leicester Tigers came away with the narrow victory. There...
Ulster ready to take on Glasgow in season opener
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyHead Coach, Richie Murphy, has named his Ulster team to face Glasgow Warriors in Round 1 of the United Rugby Championship at Kingspan Stadium (KO 7 45pm). Captain, Iain Henderson,...
Leicester side to play Exeter named
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyLeicester Tigers have named their matchday squad for round of the Gallagher Premiership against Exeter Chiefs at 3:05pm on Saturday, September 21 at Sandy Park. In his first official game in charge...
