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Newcastle Falcons Team News

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Jamie Blamire comes into Newcastle Falcons’ side for Saturday’s Gallagher Premiership visit of Bath Rugby, starting at hooker for the first time this season.   The 24-year-old started...

Vern Cotter names Flying Fijians squad for Scotland with three debutants

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Flying Fijians Head Coach Vern Cotter has named three debutants in the 23-member team which kicks off their Autumn Nations Cup campaign against Scotland on Sunday.   Ratu Leone Rotuisolia, who missed...

VIDEO HIGHLIGHTS: Pumas v Emerging Ireland

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Emerging Ireland hold on for a second win on tour. The touring side raced into a 21-0 lead with Chay Mullins, James Culhane, and Jake Flannery all scoring in the opening 20 minutes of the match.   The...

Premiership Round 5 Round Up

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Premiership Round 5 kicked off Friday night with Bristol Bears hosting Exeter Chiefs at Ashton Gate Stadium.    Olly Woodburn and Jack Nowell scored two tries apiece as Exeter Chiefs powered...

Cadan Murley 'had no right scoring this try!' and Tabai Matson couldn't believe that he did

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Harlequins battled to a 35-29 victory over Northampton Saints in the Premiership on Sunday in yet another thrilling fixture between the two sides.   Cadan Murley played a key role in...

Nigel Owens weighs in on controversial end to Bledisloe I

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Former test referee Nigel Owens has shared his opinion on the controversial end to Bledisloe I.     Australia had battled back valiantly from 31-13 down with an hour played...

The Bismarck To Set Sail Again

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Bismarck du Plessis will steam into the 2022-23 BKT United Rugby Championship as a grizzled sea dog determined to cut through the biggest swells one last time.   The league, into its second season,...

Rugby Championship Team Of The Week - Round Four

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

The Rugby Championship was flipped on its head in round four as New Zealand, and South Africa claimed revenge after defeats in round three.   The Springboks and All Blacks dominated...

Leinster star Conor O'Brien has been forced to retire

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Former Leinster Rugby centre Conor O’Brien has announced his retirement from rugby with immediate effect due to injury.     The 26-year-old Mullingar centre played 24 times for Leinster...

Springbok Player Ratings v Australia

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Australia got back on track in the Rugby Championship by recording a deserved 25-17 win against South Africa in Adelaide.     The Springboks went into the break trailing 10-3 before Marika...