Dumke to lead Springbok Women against Australia
1 month ago by Ultimate RugbyLusanda Dumke will lead the Springbok Women into battle on Saturday when they take on Australia at Athlone Stadium in Cape Town in the second round of WXV 2. Dumke, playing in her 32nd Test, will...
Easterby happy with Emerging Ireland’s Tour Opener
1 month ago by Ultimate RugbyEmerging Ireland head coach Simon Easterby was pleased with how his young players ‘stepped up to the challenge’ in their opening tour match against the Airlink Pumas. Despite...
Leicester Tigers Club statement
1 month ago by Ultimate RugbyLeicester Tigers welcome the panel's finding that head coach Michael Cheika was not intimidating or abusive towards the match day doctor following the recent game with Exeter Chiefs, however the club would...
Disciplinary: Michael Cheika (Leicester Tigers)
1 month ago by Ultimate RugbyLeicester Tigers head coach Michael Cheika appeared before the independent disciplinary panel yesterday evening (Tuesday 1 October) for an alleged breach of RFU Rule 5.12 - conduct prejudicial to...
Bath injury update
1 month ago by Ultimate RugbyAn injury update has been issued ahead of Bath Rugby's fixture against Bristol Bears. Rory Murray, Bath Rugby's Head of Medical Services, provides an injury update ahead of Round 3 of the Premiership. Cameron...
Chiefs Change Matchday 23 for Trip to Reigning Champions
1 month ago by Ultimate RugbyExeter Chiefs head to cinch stadium Franklin’s Gardens this Saturday to take on the reigning Gallagher Premiership champions, Northampton Saints, in Round Two. After a frustratingly narrow loss...
Bath make three changes for Leicester Tigers fixture
1 month ago by Ultimate RugbyAfter an impressive return to the Premiership last week, Bath Rugby hit the road to take on Leicester Tigers on Sunday featuring three changes to the pack. The front row remains the same,...
Martin and Watson named to face Bath
1 month ago by Ultimate RugbyThe matchday squad for the first home game of the league season, against Bath Rugby at 3pm on Sunday at Mattioli Woods Welford Road, has been named. Michael Cheika has included two players for...
Disciplinary: Solomone Kata
1 month ago by Ultimate RugbyThe case of Solomone Kata, Leicester Tigers, was heard by an independent disciplinary panel chaired by Charles Cuthbert sitting with Christian Scotland-Williamson and Vicky Irwin.He was shown a red...
Saints sign locks Spencer and Thornbury on short-term deals
1 month ago by Ultimate RugbyLocks Will Spencer and Gavin Thornbury have both joined Northampton Saints on short-term contracts. Spencer, 32, and Thornbury, 30, have linked-up with the men in Black, Green and Gold to provide...
