Premiership Rugby Final: Team News, Preview, Quotes and More
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAlthough there was doubt earlier in the week, Exeter and Wasps will battle it out in the Premiership final on Saturday. After an outbreak of COVID-19 in the Wasps ranks, a further round...
The best of the weekend's TOP14 action: A Paris derby and two teams licking their wounds
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWith the action continuing in France this weekend with round 6 of the TOP14, we have picked out two of the best clashes to keep an eye on this weekend. Toulon v Castres: Round 6 opens...
All Black prop joins the Blues
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAll Blacks prop Nepo Laulala today confirmed he will play his Super Rugby for the Blues for the next two years. Samoan-born Laulala, educated in Auckland at Mt Albert Grammar and Westley College,...
Exeter head coach Rob Baxter in for long haul, says chairman Tony Rowe
6 years ago by The Guardian‘I think it will be a long time before he leaves’Aim is to ‘do it again’ after European Champions Cup successExeter’s chairman, Tony Rowe, has said he is confident that Rob Baxter will remain...
Allianz Premier 15s - Round 2 Wrap-Up
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyRound 2 of the Allianz 15s concluded on Saturday evening with Warriors Women despatching DMP Durham Sharks Ladies 58-5 in a dominant, nine-try performance. Victory was also enjoyed by...
Santiago Cordero to return to Premiership?
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyArgentina international Santiago Cordero is reportedly in talks to make his return to the Premiership after his contract at Bordeaux Begles expires at the end of this season. The...
Sam Simmonds named European Player of the Year
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbySam Simmonds has capped an extraordinary Heineken Champions Cup campaign by being named EPCR European Player of the Year. The number eight propelled Exeter Chiefs to a maiden European title at...
Emotional Rob Baxter laments wife’s absence from Exeter’s great day
6 years ago by The Guardian• ‘Our families were not here to share such an achievement’• Last 10 minutes of win against Racing ‘were horrible to watch’Sam Simmonds, named European player of the year after Exeter defeated...
Champions Cup Final Ends In Confusion Over Timekeeping
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyExeter Chiefs lifted the Champions Cup for the first time after a breathtaking final at Ashton Gate, holding off Racing 92 to come out 31-27 victors in an all-time European classic. The...
Exeter Claim Their First European Title
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyExter Chiefs have won the Champions Cup Final beating Racing 92 31-27 at Ashton Gate in Bristol. Rob Baxter's men have completed an incredible journey from gaining promotion to the Premiership...
