England squad update - France test week
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyEngland have gathered at their training base as they prepare for this weekend’s Quilter International against France. Jones has assembled a squad of 33 players for the match –...
Premiership Round 2 - top stats performers: most tackles, turnovers, metres gained & more
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyRound 2 of the Premiership threw out a couple of surprises as the competition continues its great standards. We turn our attention to the stats columns in which the names of the round’s...
Video - Tom O'Flaherty scores from an incredible volley
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyExeter Chiefs stormed to another bonus-point victory in round two of the Premiership as they trashed Bath 40-3 at Sandy Park on Saturday. Rob Baxter's men kicked off their title defence with...
Brad Weber extends Chiefs stay
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAll Black and Chiefs halfback Brad Weber has re-signed with New Zealand Rugby (NZR) and the Chiefs for another year. The 29-year-old debuted for the Chiefs in 2014. Since his Super Rugby debut,...
Summiting with the Exe Men
5 years ago by Rugby WorldA new book published this week tells the story of Exeter's incredible climb to the peak of European rugby. Rugby World takes a look at Exe Men and goes giddy with delight Top of the mountain: Exeter...
Newcastle turning heads with second big win
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyNewly promoted Newcastle Falcons are making waves in the Premiership after completing the first two rounds of the tournament unbeaten. They kicked off their campaign by surprising many when they...
Champions and Challenge Cup Round 1 &2 Referee Appointments
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFrance’s Mathieu Raynal will be in charge when Exeter Chiefs begin their Heineken Champions Cup defence against Glasgow Warriors at Sandy Park next month. Raynal’s selection for the Pool B...
Preview: Can bewildered Bath bounce back against excellent Exeter?
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyDefending champions Exeter Chiefs will see what they can make of a Bath outfit which will be kicking itself after an unexpected loss to the newly-promoted Newcastle Falcons in Round 1. Exeter...
Williams & Tompkins start against England
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWales Captain Alun Wyn Jones returns to the starting line-up to face England at Parc y Scarlets on Saturday. Jones will pack down alongside Jake Ball in the second-row behind an all-Scarlets front-row...
George Ford back for England v Wales battle in only change from Ireland romp
5 years ago by The GuardianFord in at fly-half for Saturday’s Autumn Nations Cup gameEngland captain Owen Farrell joins Henry Slade in the centresEngland have named George Ford at fly-half in their only change for Saturday’s...
