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Falcons name unchanged side as Saracens make three changes to the starting line-up

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Newcastle Falcons   Newcastle Falcons have named an unchanged side for Sunday’s visit of Gallagher Premiership leaders Saracens.     Head coach Dave Walder goes with the same...

2022/23 Champions & Challenge Cup pool stage fixture dates, kick-off times announced

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Heineken Champions Cup holders, Stade Rochelais, will begin the defence of their title against Northampton Saints at Stade Marcel Deflandre on Saturday, 10 December with blanket TV coverage of the Round...

Joe Batley Returns to Bristol Bears

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Versatile forward Joe Batley has re-joined Bristol Bears with immediate effect, the club can confirm.     The 26-year-old, who can play in the second row and back row, returns...

Exeter Chiefs: Team News

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Rob Baxter has made changes to his starting line-up for this weekend's clash with Bristol Bears at Ashton Gate. Injuries sustained at Sale to Jack Dunne, Dafydd Jenkins and Stu Townsend mean they all miss...

Bristol Bears: Team News

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Toby Fricker makes his return from injury when the Bears welcome Exeter Chiefs to Ashton Gate on Friday night in round five of the Gallagher Premiership (7.45pm KO, live on BT Sport).   Ellis...

Red Roses name team to play Fiji in 2021 Rugby World Cup opener

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Head coach Simon Middleton has named his matchday squad to play Fiji in their opening Pool C Rugby World Cup match at Eden Park on Saturday (8 October), kick-off 4.45pm New Zealand time/4.45am UK time...

Wayne Barnes to set new Test record this November

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

England’s Wayne Barnes is set to make history when he takes charge of his 100th and 101st tests during the November international window.   Barnes, who made his debut in Fiji in June 2006,...

Two Former All Blacks Included In Samoa's November Tests Squad

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Samoa head coach Seilala Mapusua has named two former All Blacks in his squad for the November internationals.   Samoa play Italy, Romania and Georgia on tour, their first northern hemisphere...

Confirmed: Max Malins to leave Saracens at the end of the season

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

England international Max Malins will leave Saracens at the end of the season to rejoin Bristol Bears.   The full-back/winger, who has 13 caps for his country is heading back to Bristol Bears...

Stick to take charge of SA ‘A’ team for UK Tour

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Springbok assistant coach Mzwandile Stick will take charge of the SA ‘A’ team for their two matches in the UK against Munster and the Bristol Bears in November, in a coaching team which features...