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Jack Nowell returns for Exeter clash with Wasps

5 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Following their loss in the Champions Cup to Leinster, Exeter return to action as they host Wasps.   The home side’s cause will be boosted by the news that England and British Lions winger...

Jack Nowell set for return

5 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Exeter Chiefs and England wing Jack Nowell is on the verge of ending his six-month absence due to injury.       Chiefs Director of Rugby, Rob Baxter, has declared the Cornishman...

Dai Young signs long-term contract at Cardiff

5 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Cardiff Blues have confirmed that Dai Young has signed a long-term contract to remain the club’s director of rugby.   The dual-code legend returned to Cardiff Arms Park on an interim basis...

Trinder leaves Kingsholm for France

5 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Gloucester Rugby can today confirm that Henry Trinder will leave Gloucester Rugby to take up an opportunity to play for RC Vannes in France.     Trinder, 31, has been an incredible...

Steve Tandy a frontrunner for Gatland's Lions coaching staff

5 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Steve Tandy – Scotland’s revered defensive coach – is now a leading candidate to join British & Irish Lions head coach Warren Gatland’s staff.   Gatland suffered something...

Chris Robshaw off to a losing start in America

5 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

The weekend's Major League Rugby kicked off with a doubleheader down in Texas which proved to be an exciting affair with tons of tries being scored between the four sides.     Adam Ashley-Cooper...

"The Rainbow Cup will be cancelled” as Government blocks South African teams

5 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

The Rainbow Cup looks almost certain to be cancelled.   The competition was set to take place in April and June this year but is close to being cancelled after news broke on Sunday that the...

Leinster sink Exeter at Sandy Park

5 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Leinster progress into the Champions Cup semi finals after Leo Cullen's men fought back from 14-0 down to beat Exeter 22-34 at Sandy Park on Saturday.   After less than 20 minutes, it looked as...

Eddie Jones' assistants to miss out on Lions Tour - report

5 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

The British & Irish Lions coach Warren Gatland is expected to confirm his coaching staff next weekend as the Lions ramp up their preparations for the tour to South Africa.   According to a report...

Dave Attwood staying on at Bristol

5 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Bristol Bears lock Dave Attwood has agreed with the club to activate the extension to his contract for one further year.   The 34-year-old, who has made 52 competitive appearances for his hometown...