Stuart Hogg to skipper B&I Lions in Tour opener
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyStuart Hogg (Exeter Chiefs, Scotland) will captain The British & Irish Lions in the opening match of the 2021 Castle Lager Lions Series when the tourists take on The Lions this Saturday (kick-off...
Jack Nowell starts over Hogg for Exeter's semi-final against Sale Sharks
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFor a sixth successive season, Exeter will line-up for a last-four showdown, knowing they are just one step away from running out at Twickenham in the end of the season showpiece. Exeter Chiefs...
Sam Simmonds claims Premiership Player of the Season Award
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbySam Simmonds has been crowned the Premiership Rugby Player of the Season for 2020-21. The award caps off a remarkable campaign for the Exeter Chiefs’ star, in which he broke the record for...
7 Clubs Represented In The BT Sport Premiership Dream Team
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbySeven different clubs are represented in the all-star XV picked by BT Sport. Table-topping Bristol Bears have the most representatives in the BT Sport Dream Team named at the Premiership...
Sam Simmonds, Marcus Smith and Poppy Cleall scoop player awards
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyIt should come as little-to-no surprise that the Rugby Players’ Association Player Of The Year award has gone to Exeter Chiefs number 8 Sam Simmonds. The award...
Sam Simmonds ready for action after injury scare
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe good news coming out of Sandy Park is that dynamic number 8 Sam Simmonds will be ready for action come the weekend. The recent image of Simmonds limping off the pitch at Franklin’s...
Lions Simmonds and Biggar sustain injuries in Exeter's win at Northampton
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWarren Gatland awaits news on Premiership duo Dan Biggar and Sam Simmonds after the pair were withdrawn from the pitch in the clash between and Northampton Saints and Exeter Chiefs on Sunday. Back-rower...
Eddie Jones to name England squad next week
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyEngland head coach Eddie Jones will name his squad for the Summer tests against the USA and Canada next week Thursday. Jones will be without the likes of Mako Vunipola, Maro Itoje, Jamie George,...
Scotland-Williamson to join Quins after NFL stint
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyHarlequins look set to welcome big second-row Christian Scotland-Williamson back to the Premiership from the NFL which the 27-year-old joined 2019. However, a foot injury last summer saw Scotland-Williamson...
Gloucester host the Exiles at Kingsholm
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAfter losses in Round 19, both Gloucester and London Irish have regrouped during the break and will put their best foot forward when they face each other of Friday evening at Kingsholm. The...
