Exeter Chiefs extend unbeaten home record to 23 games
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyExeter Chiefs maintained their superb home form to climb into the top four of the Gallagher Premiership as they emphatically defeated Leicester 29-10 in front of a record crowd at Sandy Park. An attendance...
Champions Cup round up late winners and star performances light up round one
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyAfter a thrilling first weekend, we’re taking a look at the key moments and best action from the Investec Champions Cup Round 1. Pollard perfection Leicester Tigers’ fly-half...
Champions Cup Stat Leaders
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyMost Points: 20: Handre Pollard - Leicester Tigers 18: Nolann le Garrec - Racing 92 16: Jurie Matthee - Stormers 16: Marcus Smith - Harlequins Try Assists: 2: Gabriel...
Bassett scores bonus point try against Stormers
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyWing Josh Bassett left it until the last play to secure a bonus-point 35-26 victory for Leicester Tigers over a valiant DHL Stormers side. The South African visitors were already preparing...
Match Preview: Gloucester Rugby v Leicester Tigers
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyGloucester Rugby and Leicester Tigers meet in the third edition of the Slater Cup at Kingsholm on Saturday. Named after Ed Slater, who captained both clubs and was diagnosed with Motor Neurone Disease...
Four wins on the bounce for Quins
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyHarlequins made it fours wins on the bounce with a thrilling 25-29 bonus point victory over Leicester Tigers at Welford Road. In a seesawing contest, Quins scored five tries, including a brace to Player...
Harlequins heap more misery on Leicester Tigers
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyDino Lamb’s try gave Harlequins their fourth straight Gallagher Premiership victory as they ran out 29-25 winners at surprise early-season strugglers Leicester. In a slugfest where the lead changed...
White Believes BKT URC Appeal Will Help Lure Boks Back
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyJake White believes South Africa’s involvement in the BKT URC will help lure World Cup-winning Springboks back home. The Vodacom Bulls boss feels the fact the country’s four franchises are...
New Zealand captain Sam Cane feeling ‘so much hurt’ after World Cup final defeat
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyCane’s yellow card for a dangerous tackle on Jesse Kriel in the 28th minute of a dramatic clash at the Stade de France was upgraded to red. New Zealand captain Sam Cane admitted he was feeling “so...
South Africa stars on the ‘never-say-die attitude’ behind World Cup success
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Springboks won all three knockout matches by just one point. South Africa’s victory over New Zealand in the World Cup final was forged in their national psyche, according to some of the stars...
