Chris Ashton at fullback for Quins trip to Kingsholm
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyHarlequins Head of Rugby Paul Gustard has named the team to travel to Gloucester this weekend as Chris Ashton returns to fitness to start at fullback Harlequins travel to Gloucester in the search...
Anthony Watson returns for Autumn Nations Cup Final
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyEddie Jones has named his England team to face France in the Autumn Nations Cup Final on Sunday. In the only change to the team that beat Wales at Parc y Scarlets last weekend, Anthony...
Gloucester hunt elusive victory over 'Quins
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe third round will conclude with what is hoped will be something of a thriller as two of the big winners from Round 2 will lock horns at Kingsholm as Gloucester host Harlequins. Wasps were the...
High-flying Falcons circle Wasps in Round 3
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWill freshly-promoted Newcastle’s dream start to the Premiership continue in Round 3? Not if Wasps have their way. In what is arguably the most interesting clash of the round, the Falcons will swoop...
The Breakdown | Rugby union's obsession with defence must be tackled if game is to thrive
5 years ago by The GuardianRisk-taking is increasingly rare in the modern game and urgent action is required to keep fans interestedGiven the time of year, rugby union needs to go shopping for charismas. Amazon Prime dipped into...
SIR CLIVE WOODWARD: Rugby's at a serious tipping point...box kicking is killing the game
5 years ago by Daily Mail - Sir Clive Woodward ColumnSIR CLIVE WOODWARD Eddie Jones is right when he says trends in rugby tend to be cyclical - but the England head coach is wrong to label the current concerns of many as alarmist and silly. ,
Eddie Jones trims his squad ahead Autumn Nations Cup Finale
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyEngland have retained a 27-player squad for this weekend’s Quilter International against France. Eddie Jones’s side will take on France at Twickenham Stadium on Sunday (2pm KO)...
George North takes centre role against Italy
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyGeorge North starts at outside centre as Wayne Pivac shuffles his starting line up for Wales' final test match of 2020. For the second time this year, George North starts in the #13 jersey...
Newcastle Falcons' Greg Peterson prepares for Wasps challenge
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyGreg Peterson knows unbeaten Newcastle Falcons will have lost their element of surprise when they make the Gallagher Premiership trip to Wasps on Saturday, but is backing them to rise to the challenge. The...
Round 6 Preview: Wasps v Harlequins
5 years ago by Premiership RugbyWasps only victory in Gallagher Premiership Rugby so far this season was 30-22 at home to Bath in round 3, their most recent home game in the competition. They have not won successive Premiership Rugby...
