Bassett scores bonus point try against Stormers
11 months ago by Ultimate RugbyWing Josh Bassett left it until the last play to secure a bonus-point 35-26 victory for Leicester Tigers over a valiant DHL Stormers side. The South African visitors were already preparing...
Match Preview: Gloucester Rugby v Leicester Tigers
11 months ago by Ultimate RugbyGloucester Rugby and Leicester Tigers meet in the third edition of the Slater Cup at Kingsholm on Saturday. Named after Ed Slater, who captained both clubs and was diagnosed with Motor Neurone Disease...
Four wins on the bounce for Quins
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyHarlequins made it fours wins on the bounce with a thrilling 25-29 bonus point victory over Leicester Tigers at Welford Road. In a seesawing contest, Quins scored five tries, including a brace to Player...
Harlequins heap more misery on Leicester Tigers
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyDino Lamb’s try gave Harlequins their fourth straight Gallagher Premiership victory as they ran out 29-25 winners at surprise early-season strugglers Leicester. In a slugfest where the lead changed...
White Believes BKT URC Appeal Will Help Lure Boks Back
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyJake White believes South Africa’s involvement in the BKT URC will help lure World Cup-winning Springboks back home. The Vodacom Bulls boss feels the fact the country’s four franchises are...
New Zealand captain Sam Cane feeling ‘so much hurt’ after World Cup final defeat
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyCane’s yellow card for a dangerous tackle on Jesse Kriel in the 28th minute of a dramatic clash at the Stade de France was upgraded to red. New Zealand captain Sam Cane admitted he was feeling “so...
South Africa stars on the ‘never-say-die attitude’ behind World Cup success
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Springboks won all three knockout matches by just one point. South Africa’s victory over New Zealand in the World Cup final was forged in their national psyche, according to some of the stars...
Titanic clashes, lopsided groups and future changes – 5 World Cup talking points
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyThe 10th edition of the World Cup was also its longest, producing highs and lows across its eight weeks. Here Ultimate Rugby examines five talking points arising from the tournament hosted by France. BOX...
Quotes of the Tournament - 'Sport can be cruel sometimes - I guess that's why we love it'
1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby"I am very powerful but I do not yet control the weather. It is a bit above my pay grade."Argentina head coach Michael Cheika on whether he wanted rain for their semi-final "I made a little joke saying...
South Africa win tense final to claim fourth Rugby World Cup
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbySouth Africa became the first nation to win four Rugby World Cup titles after holding off New Zealand in a dramatic final at Stade de France on Saturday. Four Handre Pollard penalties to two from Richie...
