Exeter halt Sarries' long unbeaten run to go top, Tigers stop the rot
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbySaracens had not suffered defeat since April, but they were soundly beaten by Exeter Chiefs to lose top spot in the Premiership. Exeter Chiefs ended Saracens' 22-match unbeaten...
Jonah Holmes helps Leicester defeat Harlequins to end losing run
7 years ago by The Guardian• Leicester 35-24 Harlequins• Murphy marks permanent appointment with much-needed winThe losing run ends at eight. Leicester marked the start of Geordan Murphy’s tenure as permanent head coach with...
Worcester’s Alan Solomons: ‘It is a different-level Premiership this year’
7 years ago by The GuardianExperienced director of rugby is ready for a relentless few months with more than half the clubs battling the dropIt is not yet Christmas and already this is a Premiership season like no other. Even Alan...
Premiership Rugby agrees £200m sale of shares to private equity firm
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyIt has been announced that Premiership Rugby has agreed a sale of 27 per cent of its shares to a private equity firm for £200million. Premiership Rugby has agreed...
First England Women contracts announced
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe first England Women XV contracts for the 2019 season have been awarded to three players transitioning from the England Women Sevens programme. 2017 Women’s...
Round 11 – Previews
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAfter a European break the Guinness PRO14 returns with a bang in Round 11 and with derby season beginning it should be a thrilling weekend. It all kicks off on Friday night when Ulster host Munster, while...
London Irish return to London
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyLondon Irish has today made one of the most significant announcements in its history by confirming that the club will be playing in London at the new Brentford Community Stadium from the start of the 2020/21...
Edinburgh have firm grip on Pool Five after victory at Newcastle
7 years ago by The Guardian• Newcastle 8-21 Edinburgh• Edinburgh complete double over FalconsMuch has been made of Newcastle’s rise under Dean Richards, and rightly so, but this match underlined the excellent work being done...
Bristol shock La Rochelle, Clermont win again
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyLa Rochelle's perfect record in the Challenge Cup was ended by Bristol, but Clermont Auvergne claimed a fourth win out of four. Bristol Bears pulled...
Harlequins battle to win over Benetton
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyHarlequins checked out of The Stoop for 2018 with a hard-fought victory over Benetton Rugby which reignited their hopes of progression from Pool 5 in the Challenge Cup. First-half...
