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Newcastle Falcons team to face Sale Sharks

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Louie Johnson starts at full-back for Newcastle Falcons on Tuesday night as they continue their Premiership Rugby Cup campaign at home to Sale Sharks.   The 7.45pm kick-off at Kingston Park Stadium...

Braley to lead Saints in London Irish Cup clash

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Calum Braley will lead out Northampton Saints this Tuesday evening as they head to Brentford to face London Irish in the Premiership Rugby Cup.   The 28-year-old scrum-half skippers a side with...

The seven uncapped players included in England's training squad

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

England head coach Eddie Jones has included seven uncapped players in his mini-training squad.   England begins preparations for their four home Autumn Nations Series fixtures in November during...

England Training Squad: Tuilagi returns, Tizard called up, Care omitted

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Eddie Jones has named a 36-player England squad who will meet for a three-day training camp this weekend.    England will begin preparations for their four home Autumn Nations Series...

South Africa believed but 'came up short' as Nienaber sees Rugby Championship hopes slip away

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

South Africa head coach Jacques Nienaber accepts his team have plenty of room for improvement with just under a year to go until their Rugby World Cup defence gets under way.   The Springboks...

Sam Simmonds agrees Montpellier switch

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Sam Simmonds is understood to have agreed a move to Montpellier ahead of next season.      Reports have indicated that the prolific back-rower will join the current Top 14 champions as...

One more show on the big stage for Zenay Jordaan

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

The Springbok Women will depart on their Rugby World Cup campaign in New Zealand on Saturday with various emotions and expectations, including nervous anticipation. For the most experienced player in the...

Freddie Steward set for first start of the season

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Steve Borthwick has named the Leicester Tigers matchday squad for the club’s away game against Northampton Saints this Saturday in Round 3 of the 2022/23 Gallagher Premiership season.   Hanro...

Test stars make Saints return for 250th Derby

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Director of Rugby Phil Dowson has made seven changes to his Northampton Saints side to take on Leicester Tigers on Saturday, with four internationals in Lewis Ludlam, Courtney Lawes, Dan Biggar and Tommy...

Marcus Smithr returns for Harlequins, Dombrandt sidelined

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

England and British and Irish Lions fly-half Marcus Smith returns to start for Harlequins this weekend in what will be his first match of the season.   Smith slots straight into the starting XV...