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Pressure rises for South African sides in URC

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

The pressure on the South African United Rugby Championship franchises will strike a new level this weekend as the competition hits the fourth-last pool round and the race for playoff spots moves up a...

England Squad Update

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Steve Borthwick has named a 26-player England squad for a three-day training camp in Brighton. England have met up today and will train at Brighton College, following their 20-10 win over Wales in Cardiff...

Mixed fortunes in rescheduled URC clashes

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

The Emirates Lions and Cell C Sharks enjoyed some mixed fortunes in their rescheduled sixth round Vodacom United Rugby Championship fixtures on Saturday, with the Johannesburg side ending a five-match...

Exeter Chiefs edge Sale Sharks in Sandy Park thriller

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Josh Hodge inspired Exeter Chiefs to a vital 24-22 victory over second-placed Sale Sharks in a Sandy Park thriller. Sharks conceded five penalties inside the opening four minutes but Chiefs were unable...

Ulster return to winning ways at Cell C Sharks

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Ulster bounced back from their defeat to Glasgow Warriors to register a 31-24 victory over the Cell C Sharks at Kings Park Stadium that tightens their grip on third place in the Vodacom United Rugby...

Chiefs side to face Sale Sharks

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

ob Baxter believes the fight for a spot in this season’s Gallagher Premiership play-offs will be intense, such is the closeness of the current standings and the competitiveness of the division. On...

Dingwall skippers Saints for showdown with Gloucester

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Fraser Dingwall will lead out Northampton Saints against Gloucester Rugby, with Director of Rugby Phil Dowson making seven changes to his line-up for this weekend’s Gallagher Premiership clash.   James...

Hungry Lion Emmanuel Tshituka wants to feast on Glasgow

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Emmanuel Tshituka has stepped out of the shadow of older brother Vincent and into the vanguard of an Lions pack on the hunt for redemption when they host Franco Smith’s high-flying Glasgow Warriors...

England name team to face Wales

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

The England team that will take on Wales in the Guinness Six Nations this weekend has been named. Steve Borthwick’s side will travel to Cardiff today [Thursday 23 February] ahead of the game at...