European quarter-finals prove rugby is still a game for all shapes and sizes
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyOne of the oldest cliches in rugby is that it is 'a game for all shapes and sizes' and while the professional game has seen players become bigger and stronger over the years, the quarter-finals of the...
Rhodes to face disciplinary hearing after Saracens win
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbySome alleged foul play at a ruck may cast a shadow over Michael Rhodes’ man-of-the-match performance against Leinster. The Saracens flanker has been cited after an incident in only the second...
Champions Cup QF Stats Leaders: Most Tackles, Carries, Metres Gained, Defenders Beaten and More
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe action-packed quarter-finals over the past weekend yielded some great rugby, broke some hearts and elated others. The round kicked off with a shock Leinster loss – their first one of the season...
Champions Cup Team of the Week - Quarter Finals
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWe all waited long for the knock out stages of this seasons competition and what a great weekend to welcome back the Champions Cup. Saracens, Racing 92, Toulouse and Exeter Chiefs all advance to the Semi...
Premiership Highlights: Saracens v Harlequins
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyHT Saracens are in the lead 22-3 against Harlequins. Saracens forward pack have dominate the lineouts with steals from Rhodes and Itoje. Owen Farrell has lead his chargers converting tries by Aled Davies,...
Saracens survive Lasike's onslaught to down Harlequins
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbySaracens powered to a 38-24 victory over Harlequins in a game that saw Owen Farrell notch up his 200th appearance for the club and his first since March. The England flyhalf showed little...
Biggest moves and transfer rumours of the week
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWe recap some of the top stories, rumours and confirmed transfers of the week. Vern Cotter brings in reinforcements Vern Cotter has started to piece his backroom staff at Fiji together...
What If The Springboks Needed To Select Players From Europe and Australasia For The Rugby Championship?
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyJacques Nienaber is set to kick off his tenure as the new Springbok coach during the Rugby Championship which is set to be held exclusively in New Zealand. However, Nienaber has...
Premiership Rugby Ins and Outs
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWhen the Premiership returns on the 14th of August, it will be 159 days after the last match was staged with Bristol Bears defeating Harlequins to mark their fifth Premiership win in a row, their...
The Powerhouse XV Saracens Could Field In The Championship
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbySaracens' relegation to the Championship next season has seen a number of players leave the club ahead of their season in England's second tier. However, Mark McCall and his team have done a fantastic...
