Premiership: Looking ahead to Round 23
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAfter a fortnight’s break in observation of the Champions and Challenge Cups, the Premiership is back in action, kicking off with two big clashes as Bristol Bears tackle Gloucester at Ashton Gate...
Alex Craig suspended for three weeks
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Gloucester Rugby replacement second row, Alex Craig, has been suspended for three weeks following an independent Disciplinary Hearing arising from his club’s EPCR Challenge Cup, Round of 16 match...
Team News: Luatua captains Bristol, Gloucester name an unchanged starting lineup
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbySteven Luatua returns to the Bears starting XV for Friday night’s West Country derby clash with Gloucester at Ashton Gate on Friday night (7.45pm KO, live on BT Sport). The All Black captains...
Dan Biggar to miss key fixtures for Northampton Saints following suspension
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyNorthampton Saints and Wales' flyhalf Dan Biggar has been suspended for three weeks following an independent Disciplinary Hearing arising from his club’s EPCR Challenge Cup, Round of 16 match...
Callum Braley hangs up his test boots
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyItaly scrumhalf Callum Braley has announced his retirement from test rugby. The 28-year-old, who started the historic 21-22 victory over Wales in the Six Nations has cited family reasons...
What happens if the aggregate scores are level in the second leg of the round of 16?
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAhead of this weekend’s decisive matches in the Heineken Champions Cup Round of 16 2nd leg and in the EPCR Challenge Cup Round of 16, here is a reminder of the extra time protocol. If...
Gloucester Rugby name side for knock-out tie with Northampton
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyGeorge Skivington has picked his side for Gloucester Rugby’s Challenge Cup Round of 16 fixture against Northampton Saints. There are 10 changes to the Cherry and White side that defeated the Dragons...
Saints make one change for Challenge Cup knockout clash in Gloucester
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyNorthampton Saints’ Director of Rugby, Chris Boyd, has made just one change to his side to take on Gloucester Rugby in the European Challenge Cup Round of 16, with Matt Proctor set to start at centre. The...