Force bolster burgeoning 2024 squad with addition of NZ duo Tapsell and Hume
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Western Force continue to make waves ahead of the 2024 Super Rugby Women’s season with the major signings of New Zealand pair Pia Tapsell and Sheree Hume. Tapsell is a 25-year-old Black Ferns...
Vunipola receives four match ban
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyMAKO VUNIPOLA RECEIVED A RED CARD FOR DANGEROUS TACKLING, CONTRARY TO WORLD RUGBY LAW 9.13, DURING THE GAME AGAINST NEWCASTLE FALCONS ON 30 DECEMBER. The case was heard by an independent disciplinary...
Record-breaking Gallagher Premiership weekend raises expectations for 2024
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyThe curtain came down on 2023 with a record-breaking round of Gallagher Premiership Rugby action which has our appetites well and truly whetted for 2024. Round 10 saw a remarkable 152,101 fans come...
Exeter will leave ‘gifted’ Immanuel Feyi-Waboso to decide own international path
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyExeter rugby director Rob Baxter says there will be no pressure from the Chiefs about where Immanuel Feyi-Waboso’s potential international career should lie. The uncapped 21-year-old, who is qualified...
Match Preview: Leicester Tigers v bath Rugby
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyHigh-flying Bath Rugby will hope for some New Years' Eve fireworks as they travel to Leicester Tigers on the final day of 2023. Johann van Graan's side lead the way before a ball is kicked or a scrum...
Match Preview: Bristol Bears v Exeter Chiefs
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyA bumper crowd of more than 24,000 is expected at Ashton Gate for a festive Friday night encounter between Bristol Bears and Exeter Chiefs. The hosts are going in search of their third consecutive Gallagher...
Exeter reveal team to wrestle with the Bears
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyRob Baxter has made eight changes to his starting line-up for Chiefs’ Gallagher Premiership Round Ten trip to Ashton Gate to take on Bristol Bears Friday, December 29. Underneath the Friday night...
The Bears announce side to host Exeter tomorrow night
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyBristol Bears will welcome its biggest crowd in three seasons when Exeter Chiefs visit Ashton Gate on Friday night (7.45pm KO, live on TNT Sports). More than 24,000 are expected in BS3 for a mouthwatering...
Match Preview: Munster v Leinster
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyMunster’s new Kiwi centre Alex Nankivell is anticipating a very special atmosphere as he looks ahead to his first derby against Leinster. The 27-year-old has made a big impact since coming...
Exeter Chiefs extend unbeaten home record to 23 games
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyExeter Chiefs maintained their superb home form to climb into the top four of the Gallagher Premiership as they emphatically defeated Leicester 29-10 in front of a record crowd at Sandy Park. An attendance...
