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Newcastle's Mateo Carreras slapped with a nine week ban for eye-gouging

4 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Newcastle will be without Argentine back Mateo Carreras for nine weeks.   Carreras was cited by independent citing commissioner Chris Sharp following the match between Newcastle Falcons and...

Kobus van Wyk handed a four week ban after his red card against Exeter

4 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Leicester Tigers winger Kobus van Wyk has been handed a four week ban after he was sent off during the Premiership clash with Exeter Chiefs on Saturday.   The speedster was shown a red card...

Freddie Burns to return to Welford Road

4 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Freddie Burns’ second stint at Welford Road will commence next season as the flyhalf has finalised a contract with Steve Borthwick’s Leicester Tigers.   Currently plying his trade for...

Elliot Daly starts at centre for Ireland clash

4 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Eddie Jones has named his England side for their final 2021 Six Nations match this weekend. England will travel to Dublin to play Ireland at the Aviva Stadium on Saturday 20 March (4.45pm KO).   Jones...

Former All Black joins Ulster coaching staff

4 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Ulster have secured the signature of former All Black loose-forward Craig Newby who will join the northern Irish club as a skills coach ahead of the 2021-22 season.   Newby made three appearances...

Premiership Rounds 16 & 17 Fixtures Announced

4 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

The Premiership rounds 16 and 17 fixtures have today been confirmed .     The 4:30pm kick-off will wrap up a busy day of Round 16 action on the box with leaders Bristol Bears travelling...

Bristol poised for long-awaited revenge on Wasps

4 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Both the Bears and Wasps participated in 1-point games in the last round with Wasps on the losing side and Bristol, the winning. The two will kick Round 13 off with what should be a cracker at Ashton Gate.   Pat...

Tigers release Hardwick issuing a three line statement

4 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Leicester Tigers have issued a three-line statement confirming that Tom Hardwick is no longer a member of the club.      "Leicester Tigers can confirm Tom Hardwick is...