Exeter and Bulls in heavyweight clash
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbySomething will have to give as Exeter Chiefs welcome Vodacom Bulls in the Champions Cup on Saturday. Both sides opened their campaigns last week with bonus-point victories, Vodacom Bulls...
London Irish boss speaks ahead of Stormers challenge
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAfter coming away from Montpellier empty-handed, the Exiles find themselves in a hot and summery Cape Town where they will do battle with the reigning URC champions, the Stormers. After an electric...
Borthwick unable to provide Leicester clarity amid England talk
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyLeicester Tigers head coach Steve Borthwick says he would love to offer some clarity over his future amid reports he is in line to lead England. The Rugby Football Union are attempting to...
Ollie Sleightholme signs contract extension at Northampton Saints
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyNorthampton Saints can today confirm that Ollie Sleightholme has signed a new contract to remain at cinch Stadium at Franklin’s Gardens. The 22-year-old wing – formerly of Northampton...
Alex Sanderson: Sale display will make Toulouse ‘sit up’
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbySale Sharks director of rugby Alex Sanderson believes his team’s 39-0 home mauling of Ulster Rugby in Round 1 of the Heineken Champions Cup last Sunday will make Stade Toulousain take special note...
Premiership Rounds 19 & 20 Announced
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyPremiership Rugby can confirm that Bristol Bears and Northampton Saints have been given the honour of kicking off Round 19 of Gallagher Premiership Rugby, at the start of March. The...
Dave Walder: ‘Plenty riding’ on Newcastle’s Cardiff test
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyNewcastle Falcons head coach Dave Walder acknowledged there is now little room for manoeuvre for the Gallagher Premiership club as they prepare to welcome Cardiff Rugby in Round 2 of the EPCR Challenge...
Will Connors: Gloucester want success like Leinster
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyGloucester Rugby have ambitions of reaching the levels of Leinster Rugby in the Heineken Champions Cup, according to the Irish province’s flanker Will Connors. The two sides meet in...
George McGuigan to join Gloucester Rugby
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyGloucester Rugby is delighted to announce the arrival of George McGuigan who has signed a long-term deal with the Cherry & Whites. The 29-year-old has amassed over 180 caps...
Dombrandt: Great week in Durban despite defeat
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyHarlequins No.8 Alex Dombrandt says the team enjoyed their time in Durban despite their opening Heineken Champions Cup game ending in defeat to Cell C Sharks on Saturday. The Gallagher Premiership...
