Best off the Bench this Weekend
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAs we all know by now test rugby has become 80 minute, 23 man game with the impact off your bench able to win or lose you a test match. This weekend displayed this with the Springboks and All...
Nine changes to Scotland team to face Fiji
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyGlasgow Warriors and British & Irish Lions full-back Stuart Hogg returns to the starting Scotland line-up for this Saturday’s November Test against Fiji in front of a capacity crowd at Murrayfield...
Scotland add Six to November Test squad
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyHead Coach Gregor Townsend has added six players to the Scotland squad for the 2018 Autumn Tests. Glasgow Warriors quartet Adam Ashe (back-row), Scott Cummings (lock), Nick Grigg (centre)...
Premiership Rugby Cup - Top Performers for Friday
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWith Round 2 underway we take a look at the Friday performers in the Premiership Rugby Cup: Will Cliff - Sale Sharks: Cliff was heavily involved in the draw and nearly stole it for the...
Aviva Premiership - Team of the Week
6 years ago by Ultimate Rugby1. Greg Bateman - Leicester Tigers Bateman was one of the key performers in his side's demolition of Worcester this afternoon. He made 13 carries for a staggering total of 46 metres gained. He...
Townsend adds six players to Scotland squad
6 years ago by Scotland RugbyScotland Head coach Gregor Townsend has named a revised Scotland squad for the 6 Nations as the group reconvened ahead of this Saturday’s Round 3 Test against England at BT Murrayfield. Harlequins...
Highlights: Sale Sharks v Gloucester Rugby
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbySale win at home 57 - 10 against a Gloucester team that failed to benefit from their high possession percentages. Gloucester spilled numerous balls and their lineout did not function, Sale took their...
Aviva Premiership - Team of the Weekend
7 years ago by Ultimate Rugby1. Mark Lambert The Harlequins prop was one of the standout performers in the forward pack in his side's clash with Northampton this weekend. He was impressive at scrum time, consistently piling...
Premiership Rugby: UR Weekend Review
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe opening weekend of the 2017-18 Aviva Premiership campaign certainly started with a bang. The six fixtures produced 374 points scored, with a record of 50 tries and a average points total of 62 in each...
Sale Sharks sign James O'Connor
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbySale Sharks have announced the signing of Australian International James O'Connor, who will join the club for the 2017/18 season, on a three-year deal. He joins Sale Sharks after...