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Returning From European Action: Premiership Rugby Round 16 Preview

4 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

The Premiership is back on the scene after the break for the Champions and Challenge Cups and fans can look forward to some clashes in Round 16.   Northampton Saints vs London Irish Last time they...

Jack Nowell set for return

4 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Exeter Chiefs and England wing Jack Nowell is on the verge of ending his six-month absence due to injury.       Chiefs Director of Rugby, Rob Baxter, has declared the Cornishman...

Dave Attwood staying on at Bristol

4 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Bristol Bears lock Dave Attwood has agreed with the club to activate the extension to his contract for one further year.   The 34-year-old, who has made 52 competitive appearances for his hometown...

Eight mouth-watering head to heads in the Champions Cup quarter-finals this weekend

4 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Just eight teams remain in the Champions Cup as they take the field this weekend to narrow that number to just four.    We have picked out eight of the best head to heads to keep an eye on...

All-French affair as Racing 92 tackle Bordeaux

4 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

The first of two all-French battles will take the form of Bordeaux hosting Racing 92 at Stade Chaban-Delmas.   Both sides had good wins last weekend; Bordeaux with a strong showing over Bristol...

'Fekitoa is more likely to play than not to play' for Tonga, ‘very slim chance' for Piutau

4 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Tonga national coach Toutai Kefu has provided an update on the chances of Charles Piutau and Malakai Fekitoa potentially playing for Tonga.   The pair, who have played test rugby for the All Blacks,...

Bordeaux battle Bristol Bears

4 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

The penultimate fixture of the round sees Brodeaux taking on Bristol Bears at the Stade Chaban-Delmas.   The home side opened their campaign with a low-scoring, 4-point win over Northampton Saints....

Clermont face the sting of Wasps at the Ricoh Arena

4 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Another clash of the Anglo-French variety as Clermont journey to the Ricoh Arena to receive the challenge of Lee Blackett’s Wasps.   The home side is stood in pretty good stead at present...