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Friday Afternoon Round Up

1 decade ago by Ultimate Rugby

McKenzie slapped with 2-week ban   Edinburgh second-row Fraser McKenzie has been suspended for two weeks after he was found guilty of committing an act of foul play against Munster.   His will...

Eddie Jones announces England squad for Wealth Series

1 decade ago by England Rugby

Eddie Jones has announced his 45-man elite player squad and 37 players who will attend a three-day training camp in Brighton as England begin their preparation for the Wealth Series against South Africa,...

Northampton vs Exeter Chiefs: Rob Baxter previews game as Chiefs...

1 decade ago by Exeter Express & Echo

Rob Baxter has demanded an aggressive, high-tempo approach from his Exeter Chiefs side at Northampton Saints on Friday.Exe head to Franklin's Gardens after back-to-back wins over Harlequins and Bristol.They...

Guest Blogger: Cardiff Blues super start

1 decade ago by Cardiff Blues Blog

Guest blogger Cardiff Blues Blog takes a look at Cardiff Blues start to the season.   Cardiff Blues added to their record breaking start to the 2016/17 Guinness Pro12 season with a 21-23 away at...

Exeter Chiefs' Don Armand ruled out for two months through injury

1 decade ago by Exeter Express & Echo

Don Armand is set for two months out of action after the Exeter Chiefs back-rower suffered a ruptured knee ligament.The 28-year-old, who has carried his excellent form from last season into this term,...

Tuesday Afternoon Round Up

1 decade ago by Ultimate Rugby

Alexander replaces Hoskins   Mark Alexander will be named as the new president of the South African Rugby Union after no one else was nominated for the role.   The vice-presidency will be...

Harlequins appoint new Player Development Manager

1 decade ago by Harlequins

Harlequins have appointed Alun Davies as the Club’s Player Development Manager.   “Alun has a wealth of experience in sport, business and education. He will offer that necessary...

Top Attendances in World Rugby

1 decade ago by Ultimate Rugby

A year to the day that Ireland turned Wembley green when 90,000 watched them defeat Romania at the World Cup, we take a look at the highest attendances in club rugby and international rugby.   International...

UR's XV of the weekend

1 decade ago by Ultimate Rugby

1. Mark Lambert   Came on after 2 minutes for Harlequins captain Joe Marler and put in a great effort as Harlequins claimed a 17-10 scalp against Saracens.   2. Tom Youngs     Looked...

Stuart Barnes' talking points

1 decade ago by Sky Sports Rugby

Harlequins' impressive win over Saracens, Johnny Sexton shining on his return from injury and Wasps' winning start to the season feature in Stuart Barnes' talking points.