Thorley's red card raises eyebrows
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe trend of issuing red cards continued this weekend with Gloucester winger Ollie Thorley given his marching orders during his side’s clash against Wasps – a decision which has left many somewhat...
Ollie Thorley's red card leaves Twitter perplexed
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyOllie Thorley was red-carded in Gloucester's 19-20 victory over Wasps at the Ricoh Arena on Saturday with the decision leaving some fans perplexed while others were enraged by the sending off. The...
Jack Nowell suffers another injury set-back
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyExeter Chiefs director of rugby Rob Baxter has confirmed that star winger Jack Nowell has suffered an injury set back in training. Nowell toured with the British and Irish Lions in 2017 but his...
Jack Nowell: Exeter's England winger nearing injury return
3 years ago by BBC Rugby NewsExeter's England winger Jack Nowell could return to action next month after four months out following toe surgery.
Rugby Rant: Stop defenders kneeing try-scorers
3 years ago by Rugby WorldIt is time to put an end to defending players clattering scorers on the ground, argues Cian Tracey of the Irish IndependentGoing unpunished: Jack Nowell slides into Toulouse’s Alban Placines (Getty Images)Rugby...
Friday's Premiership line ups
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe 2020/21 Premiership season kicks off on Friday 20 November with the opening two games seeing Harlequins host the defending champions Exeter at the Stoop while Sale Sharks host Northampton Saints...
Cornish Pirates duo sign with Gloucester
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWith no word on when the threatened Championship will begin (if it begins at all), the Premiership clubs have been browsing the lower leagues in search of short-term talent. Gloucester’s...
Winners & Losers: England's Six Nations and Autumn Nations Cup squad
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyEngland head coach Eddie Jones has confirmed the 36 players who will represent England through the remainder of the 2020 Six Nations as well as the Autumn Nations Cup. As per usual, the...
England Squad Announcement: Nine Uncapped Players Included
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyEddie Jones has named a 36-player squad for his England side’s autumn tournament fixtures. England will play their final match of the rescheduled 2020 Six Nations against Italy at the Stadio...
Premiership Rugby Final: Team News, Preview, Quotes and More
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAlthough there was doubt earlier in the week, Exeter and Wasps will battle it out in the Premiership final on Saturday. After an outbreak of COVID-19 in the Wasps ranks, a further round...
