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Thursday Evening Round Up

8 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Marcus Smith signs first senior professional contract Harlequins have secured the signature of one of England's most promising young talents with Marcus Smith signing his first senior professional contract...

Marcus Smith signs first senior professional contract

8 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Harlequins have secured the signature of one of England's most promising young talents with Marcus Smith signing his first senior professional contract with the club.   The 18-year-old has had a...

OFFICIAL: Wasps sign Lima Sopoaga

8 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

The All Blacks have confirmed that Highlanders flyhalf Lima Sopoaga has signed a three-year deal with Premiership side Wasps.    Sopoaga, who has played 16 Tests for the All Blacks scoring...

Billy Vunipola hopes strong Saracens comeback will convince Eddie Jones

8 years ago by The Guardian

• No8 aiming for England’s Six Nations squad after return against Wasps• ‘Injury taught me a lesson about looking after myself – recovery and sleep’Billy Vunipola believes he will be back to...

Crunch Champions Cup Clashes

8 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Champions Cup Rugby makes its debut in 2018 this weekend with only two rounds left in the pool stages of the competition.   We take a look at what we think is the biggest match from each pool.    Pool...

Premiership Highlights: Wasps v Saracens

8 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Saracens come away with the crucial BP victory to put pressure on Exeter at the top of the Premiership table. They went into an early lead through tries from Wyles, Goode and Burger. Waspps hit...

Dylan Hartley needs full matches to hang on to captaincy

8 years ago by Daily Mail - Sir Clive Woodward Column

With Dylan Hartley's club Northampton struggling, the debate has re-emerged and Eddie was right to nip it in the bud. That tells us the relationship between the coach and his captain. ,

Billy Vunipola stars on return as Saracens see off Wasps fightback

8 years ago by The Guardian

• Wasps 15-38 Saracens• Boost for England as No8 and team-mate Maro Itoje play key roles after injuryBilly Vunipola made a successful comeback from shoulder surgery as Saracens survived a Wasps fightback...

England Internationals returning from Injury: How did they fare?

8 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

    Billy Vunipola The gargantuan number 8 didn’t look a second off the pace all day as he ran rampant against a challenging Wasps side. He was a wrecking-ball in attack and was his...

Sale capitalise on Joe Marler’s latest indiscretion to sink Harlequins

8 years ago by The Guardian

• Sale 30-29 Harlequins• Marler could miss start of Six Nations after red card for late hit on TJ IoaneJoe Marler could miss the start of England’s Six Nations campaign next month after his second-half...