Wasps 20-23 Exeter: how the players in the Premiership final rated
9 years ago by The GuardianGeoff Parling was Exeter’s star man while for Wasps Nathan Hughes, Joe Launchbury and Tommy Taylor were unlucky to be on the losing sideWillie Le Roux, full-back, 7/10 Had shown signs of nerves recently...
Player ratings: Wasps vs Leicester Tigers
9 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWasps Matt Mullan – 6/10 Pretty quiet afternoon for the loosehead. Struggled at scrum time under huge pressure from his opposite number. Carried the ball well when required and was...
Eddie Jones announces 31-man squad for Argentina Tour
9 years ago by Ultimate RugbyEngland head coach Eddie Jones has announced a 31-man squad for England’s two-Test tour to Argentina in June. The squad, which includes 15 uncapped players, will be captained by Dylan...
European team of the weekend
9 years ago by Ultimate Rugby1. Dave Kilcoyne The front row played like a backrow in the loose on Saturday. He was one of Munster’s main ball carriers and got over the gainline every time he was used by Duncan Williams. He...
Player ratings: Leinster vs Wasps
9 years ago by Ultimate RugbyLeinster 1. Jack McGrath - 7/10 Solid at scrum time, made good ground with ball in hand. 2. Richardt Strauss - 6/10 20% of line outs lost, effective elsewhere. 3. Tadhg Furlong - 7/10 100%...
Champions Cup Preview: Leinster v Wasps
9 years ago by Ultimate RugbyLeinster v Wasps KO: Saturday 1st April, 3:15pm Venue: Aviva Stadium Channel: BT Sport 2 Referee: Nigel Owens Betting: Leinster 4/9 v 15/8 Wasps Spread: (-5) Wasps, the Aviva Premiership leaders...
Ultimate Rugby Lions XV
9 years ago by Ultimate RugbyUltimate Rugby – British & Irish Lions Starting XV 1. Jack McGrath Established himself as one of the best forwards in the Northern Hemisphere. The form of the Leinsterman has resulted in Cian...
Thursday Afternoon Round Up
9 years ago by Ultimate RugbyBristol Rugby sign Jack Cosgrove and Sione Faletau ahead of 2017/18 season Bristol Rugby have confirmed the signing of 130kg Tongan international Sione Faletau and English Qualified Edinburgh...
England name squad for final match against Ireland
9 years ago by Ultimate RugbyEddie Jones has named his side for England’s final match of the RBS 6 Nations against Ireland at Aviva Stadium on Saturday.There are two changes to the starting XV that beat Scotland in last weekend’s...
Six Nations: Billy Vunipola and Anthony Watson return for England in Ireland
9 years ago by The Guardian• Eddie Jones makes two changes as England bid for another grand slam • ‘We are a little bit vulnerable,’ admits Eddie Jones before Ireland testBilly Vunipola and Anthony Watson will start for...
