Thursday Morning Round Up
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyRugby's elite in talks over new ring-fenced world championship World Rugby’s proposed 12-team Nations Championship was abandoned in June, however, according to a report by Matt...
Saracens won't be offloading stars says Nigel Wray despite salary cap punishment
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbySaracens chairman Nigel Wray has insisted the club's team will not have to be ripped apart after being deducted 35 points and fined more than £5million for breaching the salary cap. The current Premiership...
Saracens to appeal against 35-point deduction and £5.36million fine
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbySaracens will appeal against what they described as "heavy-handed sanctions", insisting they are not guilty of any wrongdoing. Saracens will launch an appeal after the club were...
England favourites for glory against Springboks, but shocks happen in finals
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyEngland will be confident ahead of Saturday's Rugby World Cup final, but their great display against New Zealand is no guarantee of success. England were stunning winners against...
Sarries full-back Goode out for up to four months
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyEuropean and Premiership champions Saracens are expected to be without European Player of the Year Alex Goode until the end of February. Saracens full-back Alex Goode has been...
Premiership Highlights: Saracens v Northampton
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Saints have recorded their first victory at Allianz Park since 2016. This they achieved at the death as the Saracens conceded a penalty in the 79th minutes. A cool headed James Grayson followed through...
Sale Sharks sign Springbok scrumhalf
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbySale Sharks have confirmed the signing of Springbok scrumhalf Embrose Papier on a three-month loan as cover during the Rugby World Cup. Considered as one of the most talented...
Pro14 Chief Executive denies talks over British and Irish league
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyPro14 chief executive Martin Anayi has stated that there has been no talks over a British and Irish League. There has been speculation throughout the year of such a tournament being formed...
Springbok flyhalf set for Saracens loan - reports
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbySpringbok and Stormers flyhalf Damian Willemse is in talks with Saracens and is set to join the Premiership and Champions Cup holders should he not make the Springboks Rugby World Cup squad. Western...
Jaco Kriel making the most of his first full preseason with Gloucester Rugby
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyJaco Kriel told GRTV this week that he feels like a different player as he prepares for a big 2019-20 season with a full preseason campaign under his belt.
