Bears v Bath: Records on the line as player mic makes debut
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFew of Bath Rugby's current squad remember the club's last piece of silverware, but hooker Tom Dunn cannot get it off his mind. A Premiership Rugby Shield triumph (formerly the A League) in 2014 marks...
Match Preview: Bristol Bears v Bath Rugby
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyA sold out Ashton Gate is set to witness a West Country cracker on Saturday as Bristol Bears welcome Bath Rugby. PlayerMic will be used for the first time in the match, being shown live on TNT Sports,...
Ludlam returns as Hutchinson makes 150th Saints appearance against Newcastle Falcons
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyClub captain Lewis Ludlam returns to the starting line-up to lead Northampton Saints out at cinch Stadium at Franklin’s Gardens this weekend, with Newcastle Falcons coming to town in the...
Alex Sanderson beefs up his forwards for the visit to Kingsholm to face Gloucester
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyErnst van Rhyn, Dan du Preez, Si McIntyre and Cobus Wiese all return from injury as Alex Sanderson beefs up his pack for the visit to Kingsholm to face Gloucester on Sunday (KO 3pm, live on TNT Sports). In...
Team News: Baxter Names Changed Chiefs Squad to Face Saracens
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyRob Baxter has made five changes to his starting line-up for Chiefs’ return to Gallagher Premiership action in Round 12 against Saracens on Saturday, January 27. With England internationals remaining...
Bath name team for Derby Day
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAfter captain Ben Spencer was called into Steve Borthwick's England training squad, GJ van Velze dons the captain's armband to take on the men of BS3. Juan Schoeman starts at loosehead, with Tom Dunn...
Big blow for Scotland as forward faces ban
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyScotland will be without Grant Gilchrist for their opening Six Nations fixture against Wales after the Edinburgh second-row was handed a one-week suspension. The 33-year-old lock was banned following...
Winner of Ireland and France’s opener nailed on as Six Nations favourites
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe fierce rivals face a box-office game in Marseille. It is difficult to look beyond Ireland and France as the principal contenders for this season’s Guinness Six Nations title. The tournament’s...
Fans deserve better – Steve Borthwick wants Six Nations improvement from England
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyBorthwick’s squad are aiming to blast out of the blocks. Steve Borthwick feels that England supporters “deserve better” when it comes to performances and results in the Guinness Six...
Finn Russell ready to lead Scotland after clearing the air with Gregor Townsend
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe 31-year-old stand-off was, along with Rory Darge, named as co-captain on Sunday. Finn Russell believes his appointment as Scotland co-captain is testament to the newfound harmony between he and head...
