Tom Penny extends his stay at Newcastle Falcons
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFull-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,...
James Lowe scores FOUR to send Leinster into the Champions Cup quarter-finals
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyLeinster are through to the quarter-finals of the Champions Cup after a comprehensive 56-20 (82-41 on aggregate) victory over Connacht. Leo Cullen's charges will face either Leicester Tigers or...
Saints make one change for Challenge Cup knockout clash in Gloucester
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyNorthampton Saints’ Director of Rugby, Chris Boyd, has made just one change to his side to take on Gloucester Rugby in the European Challenge Cup Round of 16, with Matt Proctor set to start at centre. The...
Navidi returns for European clash
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyJosh Navidi returns to lead Cardiff in their European Challenge Cup last 16 clash against Saracens on Sunday (KO 1pm). The British and Irish Lion missed the derby double header against Scarlets...
Exeter brace for backlash at Thomond Park
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAn early try by Exeter’s Stuart Hogg set the tone for a gritty, 13-8 victory by the Premiership outfit over Munster at Sandy Park. Rob Baxter’s men will, however, be bracing themselves for...
Sale determined to avenge narrow loss against Bristol
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyA real arm-wrestle at the AJ Bell last weekend saw Bristol come away with a one-point victory against Sale: A delighted Pat Lam hailed Bristol’s defence post-match. “That’s...
Stats & Facts: Champions Round of 16, second leg
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyA look at the stats and facts ahead of the weekend's round of 16 second leg fixtures. LEINSTER v CONNACHT Leinster Rugby won 26-21 in their Round of 16 – 1st Leg clash...
Archie White re-signs with Harlequins
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyHarlequins have announced that back-row Archie White has re-signed with the Club. 24-year-old White is another key player to have come through the Harlequins Academy, making his senior debut during...
Two more years for Iwan Stephens at Newcastle Falcons
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFollowing his breakthrough season with Newcastle Falcons, flying winger Iwan Stephens has signed a new two-year deal and been promoted into the first-team squad. The cross-code convert scored...
How the Champions Cup quarter-finals work and how things stand ahead of the second leg
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAhead of the decisive second leg matches in the Champions Cup Round of 16, we take a look at how things stand in the respective ties and how the quarter-finals will work. For the first time in...
