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Louis Rees Zammit's try-saving fist helps Gloucester to derby victory

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Louis Rees-Zammit and Adam Hastings were the derby day heroes for Gloucester on Saturday as they claimed a narrow 31-28 victory over Bristol Bears.     With the game in the balance,...

Bristol Bears prowl Kingsholm in search of victory over Cherry & Whites

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Pat Lam’s Bristol Bears face a tough challenge this weekend as they take the field at Kingsholm to face the Cherry & Whites.    Bristol will have a point to prove after taking a heavy...

Red Roses name matchday squad to play France in Pool C Rugby World Cup match

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Head coach Simon Middleton has named his England Women matchday squad to play France in Saturday’s (15 October) Pool C Rugby World Cup match at Northland Events Centre, Whangarei  – kick-off...

Returning Young Revelling In Fast-Paced Games

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Having returned to Welsh rugby after eight years away in England, Thomas Young is finding the URC is suiting him down to the ground. Released by Cardiff as a teenager, Young had a short spell at Gloucester...

Bortolami Puts Ferrari Dream On Hold To Put Benetton On Fast Track

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

It’s been Marco Bortolami’s lifelong dream to work as a mechanic for Ferrari, but right now it’s his Benetton team that he has firing on all cylinders.   The former Italy captain...

Premiership Round 5 Round Up

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Premiership Round 5 kicked off Friday night with Bristol Bears hosting Exeter Chiefs at Ashton Gate Stadium.    Olly Woodburn and Jack Nowell scored two tries apiece as Exeter Chiefs powered...

West-country derby action: Bath vs Gloucester

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

One of the competition’s most celebrated derbies is on show this round as the West-country rivalry of Bath and Gloucester plays out, this time at The Rec.    In Round 4, Bath were not...

Lawrence to debut for Bath, Gloucester's Pumas return

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Ollie Lawrence will make his Bath Rugby debut on Saturday in the Round 5 Gallagher Premiership West Country derby against Gloucester.   The England international links up with his former Under-20...