Sexton and Larmour provide Six Nations boost for Ireland
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyJohnny Sexton expects to lead Ireland against Scotland in Dublin and Jordan Larmour is expected to be in contention. Captain Johnny Sexton and wing Jordan Larmour are expected to be...
Concern for Eddie Jones with Billy Vunipola set to miss the Six Nations
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyEddie Jones may be without one of his star men during the 2020 Six Nations after Saracens confirmed that Billy Vunipola has suffered a broken arm in Saracens' win over Racing 92 at Allianz Arena on Sunday Vunipola...
Exeter carry the English standard but French clubs look a real force | Robert Kitson
6 years ago by The GuardianRacing 92 and Toulouse are a threat in the European Champions Cup while Leinster are a dominant force this seasonAt first glance this year’s European Champions Cup is not noticeably awash with suspense,...
Zack Holmes sees red as Toulouse labour to win over Connacht
6 years ago by Rugby DumpToulouse booked their place in the European Champions Cup quarter final with a scrappy 21-7 victory over Connacht at the Sportsground in Galway, despite finishing the game with 13 players.
Champions Cup triumph would be extraordinary – Saracens’ Alex Lozowski
6 years ago by The Guardian• Club could defend trophy only if they avoid relegation• ‘If we make quarters, not many teams would want to play us’Alex Lozowski believes that, if Saracens retain the European Champions Cup,...
O'Gara's La Rochelle end Sale’s hopes of Champions Cup progression
6 years ago by Breaking News.ie : RugbySale’s hopes of progressing to the European Champions Cup quarter-finals came to an end as they were beaten 30-23 by La Rochelle.
Saracens Vs Bristol Bears Preview
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyLondon outfit Saracens head into this weekend full of confidence after last weekend's victory against Irish giants Munster in the European Champions Cup. Mark McCall’s side, who are...
Disciplinary Update: Sale Sharks flanker cops three-week ban
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbySale Sharks flanker Jean-Luc Du Preez has been banned for three matches after receiving a red card in Sale Sharks’ 20-13 defeat to Worcester Warriors. Du Preez was shown a red...
La Rochelle hooker Bourgarit banned for six weeks after eye-gouge
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyPierre Bourgarit has been hit with a six-week suspension for his eye-gouge on Tom Curry in La Rochelle’s European Champions Cup loss to Sale Sharks. Bourgarit was sent off for the offence,...
Dave Rennie reveals why he didn't apply for the All Blacks job
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFollowing the confirmation that he would takeover from Michael Cheika as the new Wallabies head coach, Dave Rennie revealed why he opted for Wallabies' job over a chance with the All Blacks. The 55-year-old...
