Rugby union: talking points from the weekend’s European action
8 years ago by The GuardianWasps lapses frustrate Dai Young, Leinster look a cut above and Rhys Patchell’s attacking flair gives Scarlets momentumAfter Wasps had cruised into a 21-0 lead with three converted tries after half an...
Champions Cup Highlights: Bath Rugby v Scarlets
8 years ago by Ultimate RugbyScarlets played with a ferocious tempo away from home and Bath were simply unable to live with them. The visitors flew out of the blocks with an early score from Tadhg Beirne inside 10 minutes. Bath looked...
Champions Cup Team of the Week - Round 5
8 years ago by Ultimate RugbySome cracking rugby this weekend which blew the race for a quarter final spot wide open. From Scarlets cracking win away at Bath to Racing's nail biting win at Munster, we have the tough task of picking...
Rory Best leads Ulster to top of Pool One after crucial win against La Rochelle
8 years ago by The Guardian• Ulster 20-13 La Rochelle• Captain inspirational to put European Champions Cup knockout stage in sightUlster knocked La Rochelle off top spot in European Champions Cup Pool One with a hard-fought...
Tadhg Beirne powers Scarlets to verge of last eight in masterclass at Bath
8 years ago by The Guardian• Bath 17-35 Scarlets• Tadhg Beirne shows the way as Scarlets give Bath a masterclass in broken playThe Scarlets so exposed Bath they turned them crimson. As the England head coach, Eddie Jones, sat...
Champions Cup Round 5 Tips & Preview
8 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe January games in the Champions Cup are definitely my favourite, simply because everyone has something to play for. Every team is desperate for victory - The pool leaders are seeking vital for bonus...
Scarlets plan to hit Bath with power hit by Leigh Halfpenny injury
8 years ago by The Guardian• Full-back fails late fitness test before key European Champions Cup tie• Sam Underhill returns for Bath in sole change to impress Eddie JonesThe Scarlets are aiming to invoke the spirit of 2002 at...
Wednesday Evening Round Up
8 years ago by Ultimate RugbyGloucester sign Banahan from Bath Gloucester Rugby has confirmed that experienced back Matt Banahan will switch West Country allegiances this summer, making the move from Bath Rugby. Banahan has racked...
New deal for Jonathan Evans at Scarlets
8 years ago by Scarlets RugbyScarlets have confirmed that scrum-half Jonathan Evans has signed a new deal keeping with the club. The 25-year-old joined the Scarlets ahead of the 2016-17 season from Bath Rugby. Evans’...
Monday Evening Round Up
8 years ago by Ultimate RugbyTommy Bowe out for up to 8 weeks Tommy Bowe is set to be sidelined for up to eight weeks after sustaining a shoulder in Ulster's 38-7 loss to Leinster on Saturday. Ulster director of rugby Less...
