Newcastle and Exeter to lock horns at Kingston Park
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbySmarting from their Round 7 loss to Exiles, Newcastle Falcons will be looking to redeem themselves in Round 8, though the task at hand is a significant one as they clash with reigning champions Exeter...
Will Sale tame the mighty Bears?
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyRound 8 of the Premiership gets underway on Friday evening at Ashton Gate with the flying-high Bristol Bears hosting Sale Sharks. Bristol’s only worry at the moment is that they may be peaking...
Jones names strong England outfit for Calcutta Cup
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyEddie Jones has named his team for the Caclcutta Cup clash with Scotland on Twickenham on Saturday. The match is of special significance as it marks the 150th year of Anglo-Scottish rivalry in...
Six Nations: England Team To Face Scotland
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyEddie Jones has named his England team that will take on Scotland at Twickenham Stadium for the Calcutta Cup on Saturday 6 February (4.45pm KO). The game marks the 150-year anniversary...
Six Nations gets the go-ahead as French government give tournament the green light
5 years ago by Irish IndependentSix Nations organisers have been given the green light by French authorities to proceed after the government there declared they were satisfied with the health protocol presented by the FFR and the Six...
Exeter squeeze past Worcester after surviving fierce Warriors fightback
5 years ago by The GuardianWorcester 17-21 ExeterTries by Jonny Gray, Ian Whitten and Ollie Devoto for ExeterExeter rediscovered the winning habit – but only just – on one of the two grounds where they have never experienced...
Premiership: Worcester Warriors v Exeter Chiefs (Sat)
5 years ago by BBC Rugby NewsTeam news as Worcester Warriors host Exeter Chiefs in Saturday's Premiership fixture at Sixways (15:00 GMT).
The mighty Bristol to do battle with Bath at Ashton Gate
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyRound 7 kicks off at Ashton Gate on Friday with Bristol Bears tackling Bath in the first Premiership encounter since 10 January. Round 6 was kind to the Bears who managed to pull off a win against...
Premiership returns with West Country derby at Ashton Gate
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFollowing a two-week hiatus, the Premiership returns with a bang this weekend when Bath head to Ashton Gate for the hotly anticipated West Country derby. Heading into the clash, Bristol...
Premiership denies WRU's request to keep England-based players in Six Nations camp
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Welsh Rugby Union has made a plea to the Premiership clubs to allow Welsh players to remain within the Wales Six Nations camp throughout the Six Nations window. This would mean that Welsh representatives...
