Premiership Rugby derby weekend preview
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe first derby weekend of the 2024/25 Premiership Rugby season is upon us. Bragging rights are on the line across five thrilling matches, starting with the battle of the north as Sale Sharks host...
Sale Sharks Team News
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Sharks front-row shows one change from last week as James Harper comes in at tighthead for his first start of the season. He’ll line up alongside Si McIntyre and last Friday’s two-try hero...
Radwan returns for Newcastle Falcons Sale trip
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAdam Radwan returns for Newcastle Falcons on Friday night when they make the Gallagher Premiership Derby Weekend trip to Sale Sharks. The winger comes in as one of four changes to the Falcons’ line-up,...
Stat attack: Sale Sharks v Newcastle Falcons
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyNewcastle Falcons travel to Sale Sharks in Round 4 of the Gallagher Premiership. The Derby Weekend clash at Salford Community Stadium, kicks off at 7:45pm on Friday October 11. Check out all the key...
Record-breaking derby day at Croke Park
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyHistory will be made at Croke Park on Saturday when the BKT URC showdown between Leinster Rugby and Munster Rugby is played out in front of a new record league attendance. The provincial derby...
Sharks backline remains intact for Benetton clash
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Sharks will once again take continuity into their United Rugby Championship clash with Benetton at Stadio Monigo on Saturday afternoon. Head coach John Plumtree has made minimal changes, all three...
Tommy Freeman commits future to Northampton Saints
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyEngland international Tommy Freeman has signed a new contract at cinch Stadium at Franklin’s Gardens which sees the 23-year-old remain at Northampton Saints for the foreseeable future. Freeman...
Former Springbok leaves Bulls for Boland
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyVeteran Springbok Cornal Hendricks has left the Bulls to return to boost Boland’s hopes of securing a spot in the Currie Cup Premier Division. According to a report by South African source IOL...
Clean sweep for SA sides in rewarding URC weekend
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyIt was a rewarding weekend for South Africa’s United Rugby Championship teams as all four franchises claimed bonus-point victories – two at home and two away – to bag a full house for...
URC Round 3 Review
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyLeaders Leinster looking forward to special day There’s now clear distance between Leinster Rugby and the rest of the league as they look ahead to a “special” derby day next...
