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Bruising top-of-the-table clash: Bristol vs Exeter

4 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Round 17 will cannon-ball onto screens on Friday evening with a blistering top-of-the-table clash at Ashton Gate.   Number one-placed Bristol Bears host defending champions Exeter Chiefs in what...

Exeter set to sign hulking, young NZ tighthead

4 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Rob Baxter’s global search for a tighthead has seemingly come to an end with the result that 6'4, 128kg Josh Iosefa-Scott is set to call Sandy Park his new home.   Iosefa-Scott currently...

Luatua returns, Malins at flyhalf for the Bears

4 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Steven Luatua returns to the starting line-up for Bristol Bears to face second-placed Exeter Chiefs in a mouthwatering encounter on Friday evening (7.45pm KO).   The skipper is one of seven...

Jack Nowell starts for Exeter's trip to Ashton Gate

4 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Rob Baxter has handed Jack Nowell his first start for Exeter Chiefs since the Premiership final in October.    Nowell made his first appearance of the season last weekend...

Lee Blackett: Matteo Minozzi 'could've gone blind in one eye'

4 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Italian fullback Matteo Minozzi 'could've gone blind in one eye', Wasps coach Lee Blackett has revealed.   The fullback missed Wasps' clash with Exeter Chiefs due to eye injury and...

Nowell can still push for Lions - Baxter

4 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Jack Nowell still has time to secure his place on the British and Irish Lions tour to South Africa, according to Exeter Chiefs director of rugby Rob Baxter.     Nowell made his first appearance...

Sexton out of Leinster's Munster clash

4 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Johnny Sexton’s injury woes continue as the Leinster and Ireland captain will play no part in the upcoming Leinster vs Munster game on Saturday in the Rainbow Cup.   Sexton picked up yet another...

Premiership Wrap and Team of the Week

4 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Premiership Rugby returned this weekend following a fortnight of European rugby.      Round 16 of the Premiership saw the likes of Northampton, Sale, Exeter, Harlequins and...