Joe Launchbury ruled out of England's Six Nations opener against France
6 years ago by The GuardianWasps second-row sidelined by knee injuryLaunchbury may be fit for clash with ScotlandEngland will contest their Six Nations opener against France without Joe Launchbury after the Wasps captain was ruled...
Simmonds suspended for dangerous tackle you more than likely missed
6 years ago by Rugby DumpExeter Chiefs outside half, Joe Simmonds, has been suspended following an independent Disciplinary Hearing arising from his club’s Heineken Champions Cup, Round 6 match against La Rochelle.
Joe Simmonds handed three-week ban
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyExeter Chiefs Joe Simmonds has been suspended until Monday, February 17 after a citing charge against him was upheld by EPCR disciplinary panel. Exeter...
Tuipulotu to lead the Blues in Super Rugby 2020
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAll Black lock Patrick Tuipulotu was today confirmed as the captain of the Blues for the 2020 Super Rugby competition. Tuipulotu was the co-captain in 2019 and assumes sole captaincy of...
Allan Alaalatoa named Brumbies captain for 2020
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Brumbies have announced Brumby no. 171, Allan Alaalatoa, as the side’s captain ahead of the 2020 Super Rugby Season. The 25-year-old made his debut for the Brumbies in the...
Eddie Jones names the first England squad of 2020 ahead of the Six Nations
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyEngland men’s head coach Eddie Jones has named his 34-man squad for the 2020 Guinness Six Nations. Jones has included 22 players who played at the 2019 Rugby World Cup in Japan last year and...
Repeat of 2019 final as Leinster host Saracens in quarter-final
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyLeinster Rugby and Saracens will do battle once again in a rematch of the 2019 Heineken Champions Cup final when they meet in this season’s quarter-finals. No.1 seed Leinster...
Champions Cup Team of Round Six
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe pool stages of the Champions Cup came to an end of the weekend with the eight teams now set to compete for the ultimate prize. The #HeinekenChampionsCup QFLeinster v SaracensExeter v NorthamptonToulouse...
Exeter could face Saracens after Sam Simmonds punishes La Rochelle
6 years ago by The Guardian• Exeter 33-14 La Rochelle• Chiefs book home Champions Cup quarter-finalExeter secured their first home draw in the European Cup quarter-finals and they will return to Sandy Park in the last eight...
Damian McKenzie makes a successful return from injury
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAll Blacks and Chiefs playmaker Damian McKenzie made a successful return from injury for the Chiefs during their Super Rugby pre-season clash with the Blues in Waihi on Friday. McKenzie featured...
