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Monday Evening Round Up

5 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Halfpenny considered retirement after recent concussion   Wales and Scarlets fullback Leigh Halfpenny said constant headaches left him to consider the prospect he may have to quit at the age of...

Taqele Naiyaravoro's hit leads to a penalty try, yellow card and sparks a scuffle

5 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Top 14 sides Clermont Auvergne and La Rochelle got the better of Premiership rivals Bristol Bears and Northampton Saints to move into the last four of the European Challenge Cup on Sunday.   High-flying...

La Rochelle and Clermont storm into last four

5 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Top 14 sides Clermont Auvergne and La Rochelle got the better of Premiership rivals Bristol Bears and Northampton Saints to move into the last four of the European Challenge Cup on Sunday. English clubs...

7 Reasons why Australia should ditch Giteau's law

5 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

With the Wallabies heading into a World Cup year off the back of one of their poorest year's in test history, we take a look at why the Wallabies should get rid of their policy of overseas-based players...

Champions Cup: What happens if the scores are level after 80 minutes?

5 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

The quarter-finals of the Champions Cup and Challenge Cup kick off this weekend with a blockbuster round of action.     In the Challenge Cup, Sale Sharks host Connacht in the only match on...

England Sevens star one of three players to sign for Saints

5 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Northampton Saints have announced the signings of Ryan Olowofela, Lewis Bean and Karl Garside ahead of the 2019/20 season.   Forwards Bean and Garside have impressed director of rugby Chris...

Jamal Ford-Robinson to leave Northampton Saints

5 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Northampton Saints can today announce that prop Jamal Ford-Robinson will leave the Club at the end of the season.     The 25-year-old tighthead initially arrived at Franklin’s Gardens...

Matt Worley to leave Northampton Saints

5 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Northampton Saints can today announce that utility back Matt Worley will be leaving Club at the end of the season.     The 21-year-old, who is equally comfortable on the wing or at full-back,...

Premiership Stat Leaders from Round 16

5 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Round 16 is complete and with a number of shock results and close finishes we take a look at the top performers from the weekends action, according to the stats.   Meters Gained:   195m Taqele...

Falcons provide late sting in tale at Wasps, Exeter edge out Worcester

5 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Newcastle Falcons gave their Premiership survival bid a massive boost with a last-gasp 20-19 win at Wasps and Premiership leaders Exeter Chiefs edged out struggling Worcester Warriors to...