Sale v La Rochelle: Winners and Losers
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyLa Rochelle make it back to back wins in the Champions Cup pushing them through to the Round of 16 after a bonus point win against Sale Sharks. Both sides had the benefit of a strong wind, La Rochelle...
Ojomoh and Gallagher brought in to face Stade Toulousain
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyReady for their biggest challenge in Europe so far, Bath Rugby head to Toulouse this weekend to face the champions of France's Top 14 league. Fresh from his call-up to England's Six Nations squad,...
Tumy and Dan return for Sale to face the champs
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyACADEMY PROP Tumy Onasanya makes his first Champions Cup start while Luke Cowan-Dickie, Nick Schonert, George Ford and Tom Roebuck return to the starting XV as Your Sharks prepare to face back-to-back...
Team news: Falcons side for Perpignan trip
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyNewcastle Falcons have named their side for Sunday’s EPCR Challenge Cup trip to French club, Perpignan. England Under-20s back Ben Redshaw comes in for the 1pm UK-time kick-off at Stade Aime Giral,...
Team news: Saracens Men v Lyon
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyBILLY VUNIPOLA BELIEVES THERE ARE BRIGHTER TIMES AHEAD AS SARACENS MEN HEAD IN TO THEIR MUST-WIN INVESTEC CHAMPIONS CUP CLASH AGAINST LYON AT STONEX STADIUM ON SATURDAY NIGHT. The Men in Black know that...
Saints make one change to starting XV for trip to Munster
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyDirector of rugby Phil Dowson makes just one change to his Northampton Saints side for their final Investec Champions Cup Pool clash against Munster Rugby on Saturday (20 January, kick-off: 5.30pm). No.8...
Team news: Harlequins squad to face Ulster
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyHarlequins have named Joe Marler in the starting squad for Saturday’s Investec Champions Cup match against Ulster Rugby at a sold-out Twickenham Stoop (KO 13:00). The England international, who...
Steve Diamond joins Newcastle Falcons
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyNewcastle Falcons have announced the appointment of Steve Diamond as consultant director of rugby. The vastly-experienced Lancastrian will take up his new role next month, with current head coach...
Topsy Ojo: Time is right for England boss Steve Borthwick to introduce new blood
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyBorthwick named seven uncapped players in the 35-man training camp ahead of next month’s Guinness Six Nations Topsy Ojo believes now is the right time for Steve Borthwick to freshen up his England...
Exeter boss backing ‘calm character’ Immanuel Feyi-Waboso to thrive with England
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyChiefs wing is pushing hard for England Six Nations selection. Exeter boss Rob Baxter has backed “calm character” Immanuel Feyi-Waboso to make the most of his opportunity with England. The...
