Stormers boss John Dobson praises Munster’s ‘phenomenal’ run to URC final
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyStormers head coach John Dobson has hailed Munster’s “phenomenal” run to the United Rugby Championship final ahead of Saturday’s clash in Cape Town. While the Stormers are chasing...
Three areas where the Premiership Final will be won
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe master meets the apprentice as Saracens and Sale Sharks do battle for the first time in a Gallagher Premiership Rugby final. For 12 years Mark McCall and Alex Sanderson served alongside each other...
Sale Sharks Team News
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAlex Sanderson makes just one change to his starting line-up for Saturday’s Gallagher Premiership final with flanker Sam Dugdale replacing the injured Ben Curry (hamstring) in the Sharks side to...
Saracens Team News
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyOwen Farrell is looking to steer Saracens t their sixth Premiership title The skipper pulled the strings in the semi-final to book their place at Twickenham a fortnight ago, and now he will be...
Master versus Apprentice
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyHaving transformed Saracens’ defence into a formidable force, Sanderson had established himself as McCall’s right-hand man and the Irishman declared ahead of their third triumph in four years...
History repeating itself for Sale Sharks class of 06
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyMark Cueto spent his entire career with Sharks and scored the opening try when they won their first, and to date only, Premiership title 17 years ago. The England and Lions winger was part of an exceptional...
Sale turn to Fergie for inspiration
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbySince the end of the regular season, Sharks have called on legends of other sports to inspire the team, with Jamie Peacock – the most successful player in Super League history – coming in ahead...
Wainiqolo, Matthews top Challenge Cup try-scoring charts
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyNot only did wing Jiuta Wainiqolo’s try against Glasgow Warriors in the EPCR Challenge Cup final help RC Toulon lift the trophy for the first time, but it also saw him draw level with opposing...
Hastoy is leading Champions Cup scorer
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyStade Rochelais fly-half Antoine Hastoy, who helped the French club retain the Heineken Champions Cup at the weekend with the match-winning conversion, also topped the competition’s individual...
Dan Sheehan has been named the URC Players’ Player of the Season
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe award is voted for by the league’s captains and vice-captains and the 24-year-old came out on top in a poll which was conducted at the end of the regular campaign. It is the second time...
