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The Mercurial Marcus Smith: a Lions bolter?

4 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Harlequins dynamic playmaker Marcus Smith could find himself as a bolter in Warren Gatland’s British & Irish Lions squad, due to be announced on Thursday.    Reports indicate...

2021 British and Irish Lions Tour: Predicting the 36-man squad

4 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Warren Gatland selected 41 players to tour New Zealand four years ago but his preparation for the tour to South Africa will be vastly different. The British and Irish Lions have a shorter tour to...

Rumble in The Rec: Bath vs Montpellier

4 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

The Rec. On Saturday will be the scene of the third Challenge Cup clash between Bath and Montpellier as they cross swords in the second semi-final.    Bath have won the previous encounters,...

Hefty suspensions for Esterhuizen and Obano

4 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Harlequins centre André Esterhuizen and Bath prop Beno Obano appeared before an online independent disciplinary panel last night (Tuesday 27 April 2021).   Esterhuizen was shown a red card...

Premiership Highlights: London Irish Vs Harlequins

4 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Marcus Smith scored a late try to seal the victory for 14 man Harlequins against the Exiles. A tight game that London Irish were trailing was thrown up in the air after Andre Esterhuizen was sent off for...

Report: Stormers boss the front runner for Harlequins job

4 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Harlequins search for Paul Gustard's replacement has led them to South Africa according to reports by the Telegraph and the Rugby Paper.    According to both reports, Stormers head coach John...

Marcus Smith's late try sees 14-man Quins to victory

4 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Marcus Smith scored a superb individual try in the dying seconds to snatch victory for 14-man Harlequins at London Irish as they took another step towards qualifying for the Premiership semi-finals.   Quins...

Premiership reshuffle of Round 19 to allow for crowds

4 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

The Premiership confirmed today that fixtures for Round 19 will be shifted so as to allow for the possibility of fans attending the games.   So far, games scheduled for Kingston Park and Ashton...

Premiership: Looking ahead to Round 17

4 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Round 17 kicks off at Ashton Gate this evening with a mouth-watering top-of-the-table clash between Bristol Bears and Exeter Chiefs.     London Irish vs Harlequins: The first of Saturday’s...

Care set for 300th match as Quins name a squad with 1887 caps worth of experience

4 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Harlequins’ coaching team has named the side to travel to London Irish in the Gallagher Premiership this weekend as stalwarts Danny Care and Mike Brown hit career milestones   Care is set...