EPCR Update – Round 2 postponed matches
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFollowing a series of meetings of the Board of EPCR, a decision has been reached to cancel the postponed fixtures in Round 2 of this season’s Heineken Champions Cup and EPCR Challenge Cup. In...
English teams set to boycott fixtures in France
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyStrict French Covid-19 quarantine protocols have prompted English teams to threaten a boycott of upcoming Champions & Challenge Cup fixtures. Current French restrictions require...
Ins, outs and the latest rugby rumours
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWe recap some of the top stories, rumours and recently confirmed. Leone Nakarawa attracting interest in England Leone Nakawara has been linked with a move to the Premiership. Midi...
A brief look ahead to Round 13 of the Premiership
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyBristol Bears vs Sale Sharks: Round 13 of the Premiership will commence with Bristol Bears taking on Sale Sharks at Ashton Gate. It is do-or-die for Bristol who need to start banking points...
Premiership Rugby Weekend Team News
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe team news and lineups ahead of the weekend's Premiership action which includes a rematch of last season's final. Bristol Bears v Sale Sharks: Bristol: Three changes...
Dream XV: The International stars of the new Japanese League
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe new Japanese club competition kicks off this weekend under the new name, the Japan Rugby League One. We take a look at the international stars that will light up the tournament in the top...
Saints and Lightning to play double-header in February
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyNorthampton Saints and Loughborough Lightning will play a double header of Gallagher Premiership and Allianz Premier 15s fixtures at cinch Stadium at Franklin’s Gardens on Saturday 19 February. The...
Sale vs Wasps: top stats performers
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAJ MacGinty led Sale Sharks to a 26-18 victory over Wasps at the AJ Bell in their 12th round clash. Here follow the top performers in the stats columns from the match: Tackles: Carr(...
Premiership Rugby Weekend Team News
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe weekend Premiership Rugby teams are in. Leicester Tigers v Newcastle Falcons Leicester: In the pack, Eli Snyman starts at lock with Ollie Chessum coming...
Ford & Smith rank higher than Farrell in best men's rugby players in Britain
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyGeorge Ford and Marcus Smith rank higher than England captain Owen Farrell on a list of the 30 best men's rugby players in Britain in 2021. The list compiled by The Telegraph's Ben Coles...
