Gatland braced for ‘tough, physical encounter’ against Fiji
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyWarren Gatland is preparing for another “tough, physical encounter” against the Fijians when his Welsh side opens their three match Autumn Nations Series at Principality Stadium on Sunday 10...
All Blacks wary of Japan 'flair' as tour kicks off
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyThe All Blacks will be wary of Japan's "flair" under Eddie Jones when the two sides meet in Yokohama on Saturday, centre David Havili said. New Zealand face Japan before heading to Europe for Tests on...
Wales squad named for 2024 Autumn Nations Series
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbySenior men’s head coach Waren Gatland has named a 35-player squad to come into camp on Monday 28 October to begin preparations for the Autumn Nations Series. Wales face Fiji, Australia and South...
Chiefs Prepare for Trip to Newcastle
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyExeter Chiefs have named their side for Round Five of the Gallagher Premiership as they make the long trip north to take on Steve Diamond’s Newcastle Falcons. It’s a relatively settled pack...
Newcastle Falcons name team to face Exeter
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbySammy Arnold is among the players returning for Newcastle Falcons on Friday night as they host Exeter Chiefs in Gallagher Premiership action. The summer signing slots back into the side for the...
5 players with Fijian roots will feature in NPC semi finals
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyThe proud rugby island nation of Fiji will be represented in this weekends fixtures in the NPC semi-final. Five players with links to Fiji will be featuring in for three of the four teams taking part. Emoni...
Ethan Burger moves from Pretoria to Exeter
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyThe young prop joins from university side Tuks Rugby in South Africa. Spotted by the Chiefs coaches for his potential, he will be a new addition to the Chiefs scrum under the guidance of Rob Hunter and...
Borthwick names 36-player squad for Autumn Nations Series
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyEngland men’s head coach Steve Borthwick has named a 36-player training squad for the forthcoming Autumn Nations Series which begins on Saturday 2 November against New Zealand at Allianz Stadium,...
Update to All Blacks travelling squad for Japan and Northern Tour
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyThe All Blacks have made three injury-enforced changes to the squad for the 2024 Lipovitan-D Challenge Cup match against Japan and the Northern Tour. Ethan Blackadder (calf), Luke Jacobson...
Premiership Rugby Round 4 review
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyBristol Bears replaced Saracens at the top of the Premiership Rugby table on a thrilling Derby Weekend. The Bears beat Exeter Chiefs 40-35 at Sandy Park, while Saracens lost for the first time this season...
