Ulster tackle the Tigers in first Challenge Cup semi
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Challenge Cup semi-final round will kick off at Welford Road on Friday when Leicester host the northern Irish outfit of Ulster. The encounter will mark the first time these...
Lions Watch: Five Players Who Stood Out This Weekend
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWarren Gatland would have kept a keen on the action around Europe this weekend as the clock counts down for him to finalise his British and Irish Lions Touring squad. With the touring squad set...
Determined Biggar helps Saints to victory despite limping in the latter stages
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyDan Biggar helped Northampton Saints to an 18-22 victory over rivals Leicester Tigers at Welford Road on Saturday. Biggar suffered a leg injury while tackling Nemani Nadolo in the latter stages...
Premiership reshuffle of Round 19 to allow for crowds
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Premiership confirmed today that fixtures for Round 19 will be shifted so as to allow for the possibility of fans attending the games. So far, games scheduled for Kingston Park and Ashton...
Premiership: Looking ahead to Round 17
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyRound 17 kicks off at Ashton Gate this evening with a mouth-watering top-of-the-table clash between Bristol Bears and Exeter Chiefs. London Irish vs Harlequins: The first of Saturday’s...
Boyd names Saints side for East Midlands showdown at Leicester Tigers
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyChris Boyd has made six changes to his Northampton Saints side to face Leicester Tigers in Saturday’s East Midlands Derby at Mattioli Woods Welford Road. The men in Black, Green and Gold...
Leicester Tigers Team news | Nadolo returns for Saints clash
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbySteve Borthwick has named the Leicester Tigers matchday squad to take on Northampton Saints in Round 17 of the Gallagher Premiership season at Mattioli Woods Welford Road on Saturday. Tom Youngs...
Premiership Wrap and Team of the Week
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyPremiership Rugby returned this weekend following a fortnight of European rugby. Round 16 of the Premiership saw the likes of Northampton, Sale, Exeter, Harlequins and...
Nick Tompkins starts on his return to Saracens, Farrell leads the side
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyNick Tompkins insists the chance to run out as a Saracen once again is a moment he will savour as the centre prepares to make his first start since returning to the club. The Welsh international’s...