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'This is 2005 Lions tour isn't' - Alec Hepburn shown a straight red card against Harlequins

4 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Exeter Chiefs prop Alec Hepburn was shown a straight red card for this dangerous and reckless clearout on Joe Marler on Saturday.   On the commentary for BT Sport, Ugo Moyne likened the clear out...

A brief look ahead to Round 13 of the Premiership

4 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Bristol 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 Rugby

The 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...

Saints and Lightning to play double-header in February

4 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Northampton 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...

Exeter Chiefs vs Bristol Bears: top stats performers

4 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Bristol’s woes continued in Round 12 as they fell to a 19-13 defeat to Exeter at Sandy Park. Chiefs fullback Stuart Hogg scooped the man-of-the-match award with an inspired performance...

Premiership Rugby Weekend Team News

4 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

The weekend Premiership Rugby teams are in.   Leicester Tigers v Newcastle Falcons   Leicester:     In the pack, Eli Snyman starts at lock with Ollie Chessum coming...

How things stand after 11 Premiership rounds as Round 12 looms

4 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

The 2021-22 Premiership is now 11 rounds old and, remarkably, the competition’s leaders, Lecester Tigers, boast an unbeaten record, leading the pack with a total of 42 log points.     They...