Challenge Cup semi a big test for Henderson and Cooney's Lions hopes
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAmid the countdown to this evening’s Challenge Cup semi-final between Leicester and Ulster, Ireland and Leicester legend Geordan Murphy has spoken on the Lions prospects of a couple of players, namely...
Jack Nowell starts for Exeter's trip to Ashton Gate
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyRob Baxter has handed Jack Nowell his first start for Exeter Chiefs since the Premiership final in October. Nowell made his first appearance of the season last weekend...
Jack Nowell returns for Exeter clash with Wasps
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFollowing their loss in the Champions Cup to Leinster, Exeter return to action as they host Wasps. The home side’s cause will be boosted by the news that England and British Lions winger...
Stuart Hogg to earn his 50th Champions Cup cap against Leinster
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyExeter Chiefs have made just two changes to their starting line-up to face Leinster at Sandy Park on Saturday in the Champions Cup quarter-finals. Both come in the front-row where props Ben...
Exeter smash Lyon despite slow start
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe reigning champions, Exeter Chiefs, found themselves 14-0 down in the round of 16 clash against Lyon but advance to meet the four-time champions Leinster next weekend. Exeter Chiefs scored...
All PRO14 Awards Winners
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Pro14 awards have taken place and here are all the winners: Chris Cloete awarded Turnover King Munster’s Chris Cloete has been awarded the Turnover...
PRO14 Awards - Penny wins Next-Gen Star
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyLeinster Rugby’s Scott Penny has been voted in by the media as the Guinness PRO14 Next-Gen Star of the Season for 2020/21. The 21-year-old, who missed the Guinness PRO14 Final through injury,...
Maitland and Jonny Gray miss out on selection for French clash
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyScotland head coach Gregor Townsend has left out winger Sean Maitland and second-row Jonny Gray for Scotland’s postponed Round 3 clash with France on Friday. Because the fixture falls outside...
Stuart Hogg starts at flyhalf as Townsend rings the changes for Italy
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyScotland Head Coach Gregor Townsend has made seven personnel changes to his starting XV for the Guinness Six Nations match against Italy at BT Murrayfield on Saturday 20 March – kick off 2:15pm. A...
6 Nations - Round 4 Top Stats Performers - most tackles, turnovers & more
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyRound 4 saw two nail-biting encounters and one walk-over with England edging out France at Twickenham 23-20 before Ireland slipped past the Scots 27-24. The Wales vs Italy clash was decidedly more one-sided...
