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Premiership: Looking ahead to Round 23

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

After a fortnight’s break in observation of the Champions and Challenge Cups, the Premiership is back in action, kicking off with two big clashes as Bristol Bears tackle Gloucester at Ashton Gate...

Team News: Luatua captains Bristol, Gloucester name an unchanged starting lineup

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Steven Luatua returns to the Bears starting XV for Friday night’s West Country derby clash with Gloucester at Ashton Gate on Friday night (7.45pm KO, live on BT Sport).   The All Black captains...

Dan Biggar to miss key fixtures for Northampton Saints following suspension

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Northampton Saints and Wales' flyhalf Dan Biggar has been suspended for three weeks following an independent Disciplinary Hearing arising from his club’s EPCR Challenge Cup, Round of 16 match...

Tom Penny extends his stay at Newcastle Falcons

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Full-back Tom Penny has signed a new two-year contract extension at Newcastle Falcons.     The 27-year-old Northumbrian has made 72 appearances after coming through the Falcons’ academy.     Penny,...

Champions Cup Team of the Week - Round of 16

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

After a thrilling weekend of action and many games still in the balance ahead of the second round of the double headers we present the Ultimate Rugby's Team of the Week.   1. Bevan Rodd - Sale Sharks 2....

MUST-SEE: Harlequins score one of the tries of the season, again!

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

It was heartbreak for Harlequins as Montpellier knocked the defending champions out of the Champions Cup on Saturday.   Montpellier secured a 59-60 aggregate victory after losing 33-20 to Quins...

'You can’t put the blame down to him.' - Harlequins not blaming Marcus Smith for Champions Cup exit

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Harlequins coach Tabai Matson says they will not be blaming England star Marcus Smith for their agonising Champions Cup exit against Montpellier.   Smith wasn't able to convert Louis Lynagh’s...

Harlequins win but miss out on the Quarter Finals by 1 point

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Harlequins needed to turn on the style and skill if they were to march on into the Champions Cup quarter finals as they had to make up a deficit against Montpellier who had made 14 changes to their side...