Eddie Jones names wider England squad
9 years ago by Ultimate RugbyEddie Jones has named his England squad to begin their preparations for the opening match of the November Test Series against Argentina. England will play Argentina on 11...
Rugby union: talking points from the weekend’s European action
9 years ago by The GuardianNathan Hughes mars a fine display with a swinging arm, Morgan Parra’s injury causes head injury assessment concerns and Jonny May lifts Leicester to the topNathan Hughes was voted man of the match for...
Team of the Weekend - Champions Cup
9 years ago by Ultimate Rugby1. Ellis Genge Genge was a human battering ram for Leicester in their dismantling of Castres, beating 8 defenders from his 8 carries. The loosehead was a constant threat running off 9, and proved vital...
Leicester top pool as Telusa Veainu scores hat-trick against Castres
9 years ago by The Guardian• Leicester 54-29 Castres• Tigers score seven tries to kickstart campaignEllis Genge finds himself behind two Lions in the England pecking order but on this form the Tigers’ loosehead prop may not...
Premiership Team of the Week
9 years ago by Ultimate Rugby1. Ross Harrison - Sale Despite his side suffering a heavy defeat to Harlequins, Ross Harrison was magnificent in the front row. He was a rock in defence, making a staggering 22 tackles, several of which...
Leicester sneak past London Irish as Jonny May keeps on scoring
9 years ago by The Guardian• London Irish 27-28 Leicester• Alex Lewington’s late try earns bonus point for slow-starting IrishA tale of two wingers, as Alex Lewington earned what may prove a valuable point indeed for London...
Highlights: Leicester Tigers v Exeter Chiefs
9 years ago by Ultimate RugbyJonny May made it five tries in five Aviva Premiership Rugby games for his new club Leicester Tigers as they downed the defending champions Exeter Chiefs. In a hard-fought encounter in poor weather at...
Leicester overcome elements to knock Exeter off top of the table
9 years ago by The Guardian• Leicester 20-13 Exeter• Tries from Nick Malouf and Jonny May helped secure victoryThe champions lost their position at the head of the table, washed away in the wet. They have built their success...
Aviva Premiership - Team of the Weekend
9 years ago by Ultimate Rugby1. Mako Vunipola Vunipola's work rate for the hour he was on the field against Sale was top notch as Saracens racked up a strong win over Sale. Mako made 40 metres going forward, making 12 carries...
England name 33-man training camp squad
9 years ago by England RugbyEngland Head Coach Eddie Jones has selected 33 players that will take part in a three-day training camp in Oxford at the end of the week. Eddie Jones said: “This camp in Oxford is a really...
