England name squad for South Africa tour
8 years ago by Ultimate RugbyEngland head coach Eddie Jones has named a 34-man squad to tour South Africa for a three-Test series in June. Jones has selected seven new players for the tour including Ben Earl (Saracens), Jonny...
Challenge Cup Preview: Gloucester v Newcastle Falcons
8 years ago by Ultimate RugbyGloucester head coach Johan Ackermann has shaken up his Premiership side with six changes ahead of tonight's Challenge Cup semi-final against Newcastle Falcons at Kingsholm. Having missed out against...
Newcastle Falcons v Gloucester Rugby - Premiership Rugby Highlights
8 years ago by Ultimate RugbyNewcastle failed to capitalise on their abundance of possession against Gloucester, and ultimately fell to a 29-7 defeat. Gloucester were extremely clinical in their opportunities, with Symons, Thrush...
Highlights: Newcastle Falcons vs Dragons
9 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAfter a scrappy start from both sides the scoring didn't get underway until Rob Vickers got over the line with one of his trademark tries from short range. The majority of the action remained with the...
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...
Newcastle Falcons flying high in Premiership after years of turbulence | Robert Kitson
9 years ago by The GuardianIt would be a landmark of genuine local significance should Dean Richards’ side beat London Irish on Friday and finish the weekend top of the PremiershipExactly 20 years ago Newcastle Falcons were in...
Mark Wilson swoops for Newcastle in thrilling last-gasp victory at Bath
9 years ago by The Guardian• Bath 32-33 Newcastle• Falcons fight back from 19-0 down at The RecJust when it appeared as if stunning individual tries from the England outcasts Semesa Rokoduguni and Jonathan Joseph would prove...
England Training Squad Announced Ahead of Camp
9 years ago by England RugbyEngland Head Coach Eddie Jones has announced his training squad to take part in a pre-season camp at the Lensbury Hotel later this week. 37 players will attend the three-day camp in Teddington,...
Sam Underhill to make England debut in Argentina as Chris Robshaw returns
9 years ago by The Guardian• Mark Wilson and Tom Curry will make way for the pair in the second Test• Eddie Jones welcomes back Robshaw from injury for first Test in six monthsTen new caps last weekend for England – but only...
Friday Morning Round Up
9 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAustralia name their bench to face Fiji with Joe Powell & Richard Hardwick possible debutants Hurricanes backs on pace for Super Rugby records. Full story Several of the...
