A look at the Champions Cup last 16
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbySaracens will aim to get revenge for their record European defeat when they return to Bordeaux Begles in the Investec Champions Cup last 16. The Premiership champions were thrashed 55-15 by...
Team news: Harlequins squad to face Ulster
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyHarlequins have named Joe Marler in the starting squad for Saturday’s Investec Champions Cup match against Ulster Rugby at a sold-out Twickenham Stoop (KO 13:00). The England international, who...
Topsy Ojo: Time is right for England boss Steve Borthwick to introduce new blood
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyBorthwick named seven uncapped players in the 35-man training camp ahead of next month’s Guinness Six Nations Topsy Ojo believes now is the right time for Steve Borthwick to freshen up his England...
Exeter boss backing ‘calm character’ Immanuel Feyi-Waboso to thrive with England
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyChiefs wing is pushing hard for England Six Nations selection. Exeter boss Rob Baxter has backed “calm character” Immanuel Feyi-Waboso to make the most of his opportunity with England. The...
Saints sign Gabriel Hamer-Webb on short-term contract
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyNorthampton Saints have signed wing Gabriel Hamer-Webb on a short-term contract as cover for injured players and those on international duty. The 23-year-old former England Under-20s international will...
Warren Gatland ‘no idea’ if Louis Rees-Zammit will return to rugby after NFL bid
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyRees-Zammit’s rugby union career comes to a halt after winning 32 Wales caps. Wales boss Warren Gatland admits he has “no idea” if Louis Rees-Zammit will play rugby union again following...
A look ahead to Ulster's pivotal final pool stage vs Quins
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyUlster travel to Twickenham Stoop to face Pool 2 opponents, Harlequins, with their Round of 16 fate in their hands in Round 4 of the Investec Champions Cup. Ulster will aim to bounce back,...
Winners & Losers: Scotland Six Nations Squad
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyAhead of the Scotland team announcements for Six Nations tournament we look at some of the winners and losers. Winners: First on the list are four players who have received their first call up by Head...
Bayliss returns in a largely unchanged 23 to take on Racing 92
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyHaving secured wins against Ulster Rugby and Cardiff Rugby in Rounds 1 and 2, the European competition is back, with Racing 92 heading to The Rec for the first time in Bath Rugby history. In a hotly anticipated...