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Bulls bracing for Exeter, says Nortje

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

Bulls captain Ruan Nortje says his troops are bracing for a massive challenge at the weekend when they host Exeter Chiefs at Loftus Versveld in Pretoria.   Jakes White’s charges were punished...

Cowan-Dickie could miss Six Nations with ankle injury

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

England hooker Luke Cowan-Dickie could miss the Six Nations after suffering an ankle injury.   The 29-year-old will definitely be sidelined when the Red Rose start the tournament against...

Exeter gunning for top seeding

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

Exeter Chiefs see their trip to Vodacom Bulls in the Heineken Champions Cup next Saturday as a chance to consolidate their status as one of the top-ranked sides in the pool stage, according to head coach...

Alex Coles undaunted by Munster trip

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

Northampton Saints lock Alex Coles is refusing to be overly concerned by the Gallagher Premiership club’s trip to Ireland on Saturday to take on Munster Rugby in the Heineken Champions Cup –...

England U20 Men's Six Nations Squad

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

The squad includes eight players already capped at U20 level, with Archie McArthur, Finn Theobald-Thomas, Lewis Chessum, Chandler Cunningham-South, Greg Fisilau, Rekeiti Ma'asi-White, Louie Johnson, and...

England men's U20 Elite Player Squad announced for 2023

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

England men’s U20 head coach Alan Dickens has named his 32-man Elite Player Squad for the 2023 campaign, ahead of the Under-20 Six Nations starting next month.   The squad includes eight...

Nick Evans to link with England during Six Nations

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

Harlequins can confirm that Attack and Backs Coach Nick Evans will link up with the England Rugby team during their 2023 Six Nations campaign on a short-term contract.   With England’s Six...

Northampton Saints: Skosan, Haywood, and Coles in for Saints ahead of Exeter trip

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

Courtnall Skosan, Mike Haywood and Alex Coles return to Northampton Saints’ starting line-up this weekend, as Director of Rugby Phil Dowson makes just three changes to his side to face Exeter Chiefs.   The...

Saracens Team News

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

ALEX LEWINGTON IS INCREDIBLY PROUD AS HE BECOMES THE LATEST PLAYER TO ENTER THE SARACENS 100 CLUB WHEN THE MEN IN BLACK TAKE ON GLOUCESTER AT KINGSHOLM ON FRIDAY NIGHT. The winger will lead the team out...

Sam Underhill commits future to Bath

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

England flanker Sam Underhill has committed his future to Bath Rugby by signing what has been described as a new, “long-term” deal with the club.   The 26 year-old’s previous deal...