Rugby union: talking points from the Premiership and international action
7 years ago by The GuardianGloucester’s Ollie Thorley and Harlequins’ Alex Dombrandt made their mark but scrums remain a mess – ask Jamie George Related: Pools of intrigue: how the Rugby World Cup groups stack up | Paul Rees...
Team of the Weekend: Premiership Edition
7 years ago by Ultimate Rugby1. Josh Hohneck Good performance from the loose head for Gloucester in their win over Worcester, making 10 tackles and missing none. 2. Harry Thacker Scored a double against former club Leicester...
Joe Cokanasiga crosses late for Bath to restrict bottom club Sale to draw
7 years ago by The Guardian• Bath 7-7 Sale• Cokanasiga try in closing stages denies basement club victoryEngland wing Joe Cokanasiga struck late to secure an unlikely 7-7 draw for Bath just when it seemed Gallagher Premiership...
Top Performers from the Premiership & Pro 14
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyMost sides welcomed back their international stars this weekend for their domestic competitions for a chance to get their respective machines moving again ahead of the Champions and Challenge Cup games...
Lions and SA Rugby continue Mostert battle
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAccording to South African newspaper the Rapport, the Lions and SA Rugby are set to continue the fight for Franco Mostert despite the lock making his Gloucester debut this weekend. The...
Premiership: Newcastle rob Saints late on, Gloucester climb to third
7 years ago by The Guardian• Northampton 14-16 Newcastle• Gloucester 36-16 WorcesterDean Richards conceded Newcastle had pulled off “a robbery” after their last-gasp 16-14 win at Northampton, while Johan Ackermann called...
Sarries maintain unbeaten start to go top of the table
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyDefending champions Saracens have won each of their opening nine Premiership fixtures as they stayed perfect by beating Wasps 29-6. England pair Jamie...
Premiership Predictions
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFriday Harlequins vs Exeter Chiefs (19:45) Exeter travel to the stoop looking to maintain their 100% record this season, taking on a Quins side who have only registered 3 wins this year but somehow...
Nowell set for eight-week lay-off with hamstring tear
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyJack Nowell left the England camp with an injury last week and Exeter Chiefs have confirmed he suffered a torn hamstring. England winger Jack Nowell...
Mostert joins Gloucester but awaits Green light
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbySpringbok lock Franco Mostert has arrived at Gloucester but must wait for the green light from World Rugby before making his debut for the side. The South African Rugby Union...
