George McGuigan chalks up his top-flight century
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyGeorge McGuigan plays his 100th Premiership game on Sunday when Newcastle Falcons host Exeter Chiefs. The 27-year-old hooker has made 114 appearances in all competitions during his two spells...
Newcastle and Exeter to lock horns at Kingston Park
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbySmarting from their Round 7 loss to Exiles, Newcastle Falcons will be looking to redeem themselves in Round 8, though the task at hand is a significant one as they clash with reigning champions Exeter...
Will Sale tame the mighty Bears?
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyRound 8 of the Premiership gets underway on Friday evening at Ashton Gate with the flying-high Bristol Bears hosting Sale Sharks. Bristol’s only worry at the moment is that they may be peaking...
Jones names strong England outfit for Calcutta Cup
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyEddie Jones has named his team for the Caclcutta Cup clash with Scotland on Twickenham on Saturday. The match is of special significance as it marks the 150th year of Anglo-Scottish rivalry in...
Six Nations: England Team To Face Scotland
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyEddie Jones has named his England team that will take on Scotland at Twickenham Stadium for the Calcutta Cup on Saturday 6 February (4.45pm KO). The game marks the 150-year anniversary...
Sale Sharks attempt to take a bite out of Tigers at Welford Road
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyIn the second and last game on Friday evening, Sale home-in on Leicester Tigers at Welford road. Leicester’s Round 6 scheduled clash against Northampton was called off due to Covid-19,...
The mighty Bristol to do battle with Bath at Ashton Gate
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyRound 7 kicks off at Ashton Gate on Friday with Bristol Bears tackling Bath in the first Premiership encounter since 10 January. Round 6 was kind to the Bears who managed to pull off a win against...
Premiership returns with West Country derby at Ashton Gate
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFollowing a two-week hiatus, the Premiership returns with a bang this weekend when Bath head to Ashton Gate for the hotly anticipated West Country derby. Heading into the clash, Bristol...
Premiership denies WRU's request to keep England-based players in Six Nations camp
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Welsh Rugby Union has made a plea to the Premiership clubs to allow Welsh players to remain within the Wales Six Nations camp throughout the Six Nations window. This would mean that Welsh representatives...
Jones names 28-man England squad for the 2021 Six Nations
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyEngland head coach Eddie Jones has named his 28-man England squad for the 2021 Guinness Six Nations. The squad sees Paolo Odogwu and Harry Randall receive their first call-ups to...