Lions Simmonds and Biggar sustain injuries in Exeter's win at Northampton
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWarren Gatland awaits news on Premiership duo Dan Biggar and Sam Simmonds after the pair were withdrawn from the pitch in the clash between and Northampton Saints and Exeter Chiefs on Sunday. Back-rower...
Report: Toulouse target Premiership duo
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyToulouse are looking to add to their already impressive squad with Courtney Lawes and Dan Biggar reportedly on their shortlist for next season. A host of players will be leaving the European Champions...
Northampton Saints make two changes for final home outing of the season
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyNorthampton Saints Director of Rugby Chris Boyd has named his Northampton side to face Exeter Chiefs on Sunday, as Saints prepare to run out at Franklin's Gardens for the final time this term. After...
Premiership Wrap-Up: Round 20
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyRound 20 kicked off on Friday at Kingsholm where Gloucester managed a 2-point victory over London Irish in a game in which both sides put on a good showing. Billy Twelvetrees gave a particularly good performance,...
Lee Blackett takes shot at TMO Graham Hughes
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWasps boss Lee Blackett has taken a shot at TMO, Graham Hughes, after Wasps’ 30-25 loss to Northampton Saints. Blackett’s gripe was made in reference to two specific incidents;...
300 up for Waller, Lawes returns
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAlex Waller will become only the 24th player in Northampton Saints' history to hit a triple century of appearances when he leads the side out against Wasps this Saturday (kick-off 4.30pm). Since...
O'Driscoll picks his B&I Lions backline
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyIreland and Lions legend Brian O’Driscoll has picked the backline he thinks will have the best shot at toppling the Springboks. Talking to ruck.co.uk, O’Driscoll’s...
Jamie Roberts backs van der Merwe for starting test role
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyTwo-time British and Irish Lions tourist, Jamie Roberts backs Scotland winger Duhan van der Merwe to 'light up South Africa' for the British and Irish Lions this summer. The South African...
Saints injury update ahead of trip to Newcastle Falcons
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyNorthampton Saints boss Chris Boyd has issued an injury update ahead of their trip to Kingston Park to face Newcastle Falcons for Premiership's Round 19. Ollie Sleightholme could...
Adam Jones picks his British & Lions Test XV
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWelsh rugby legend Adam Jones has made some big calls in his Lions XV to face South Africa this summer. The former Lions tighthead prop is a big fan of Scotland's Stuart Hogg and Hamish...