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Newcastle Falcons team to face Benetton

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

Cameron Hutchison is among the players returning for Newcastle Falcons on Friday when they host Italian side Benetton in EPCR Challenge Cup action. The Kingston Park clash is an 8pm kick-off and sees...

Lawes voted Gallagher Player of the Month for December

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

Northampton Saints flanker Courtney Lawes has been voted as December’s Gallagher Player of the Month, winning 47% of the vote in the public poll ahead of Henry Slade (Exeter Chiefs), Finn...

Joe Marler injury blow adds to England worries

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

Steve Borthwick has front-row concerns ahead of the Six Nations.   England prop Joe Marler has been ruled out of Harlequins’ Investec Champions Cup clash against Cardiff as his arm injury...

WATCH: Referee fractures three ribs in Premiership fixture

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

Referee Tom Foley fractured three ribs after being caught in a collision between Exeter Chiefs and Leicester Tigers players, it has been revealed. Just before Christmas, Foley found himself a little...

Last-chance saloon for some Champions Cup clubs

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

For some clubs in the Investec Champions Cup, this weekend’s Round 3 is the last-chance saloon already. For others, it’s a crucial match in the push for a home tie in the Round of...

Gallagher Premiership Fixtures confirmed for rounds 13 to 16

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

Premiership Rugby confirms fixtures for Gallagher Premiership Rounds 13 to 16 Premiership Rugby can confirm the fixtures and broadcast information for Rounds 13 to 16 of the Gallagher Premiership. Premiership...

How the Irish provinces can progress in the champions cup

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

Pool 1 Next match – Lyon v Connacht, Matmut Stadium de Gerland, Saturday 1pm There is a sorry look to the table from a Connacht point of view with just one try bonus point from two games...

Match Preview: Newcastle Falcons v Harlequins

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

Brett Connon will make his 100th appearance for Newcastle Falcons as they welcome Harlequins to Kingston Park. Connon comes into the starting line-up for the visit of the Stoop outfit as one of five...

Match Preview: Bath Rugby v Gloucester Rugby

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

Will Muir gets his 50th Bath Rugby appearance after becoming a regular feature on the left wing since returning from injury at the start of the season. Bath host Gloucester Rugby in their first match...