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An all-English competition replaces Anglo-Welsh Cup

6 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

In an article by the Telegraph Premiership Rugby chief executive Mark McCafferty has confirmed that The Anglo-Welsh Cup will be replaced next season by a 12-team competition involving solely Premiership...

Wednesday Morning Round Up

6 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Chiefs and Bulls name their match day 23: With 1 Super RUgby game on Friday both Colin Cooper & John Mitchell have named their sides to play. The Chiefs are in an unfamiliar spot on the bottom of...

Anglo-Welsh Cup Highlights: Exeter Chiefs v Newcastle Falcons

6 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Exeter beat Newcastle to book their place in the Anglo-Welsh Cup final. Exeter drew first blood with a try from scrumhalf Stu Townsend. Newcastle hit back and went into the break leading 17-7. The second...

Anglo-Welsh Cup Highlights: Bath v Northampton Saints

6 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Bath booked their place in the Anglo-Welsh Cup Final as they edged the Northampton Saints 13-12 in a tightly contested semi-final. Bath opened the scoring with an early penalty and followed that up with...

Anglo-Welsh Cup Highlights: Wasps v Leicester Tigers

6 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Wasps outclass Leicester in a 50-28 thumping. Wasps started the game off well and went into the break leading. Wasps really began to pull away in the second half with their replacements such as Josh Bassett...

Anglo-Welsh Cup Highlights: Scarlets v Sale Sharks

6 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Sale ran out 45-18 victors over Scarlets in tonight's Anglo-Welsh Cup clash at Parc Y Scarlets. The away side managed to establish an early lead and by the time the Scarlets kicked into gear it was far...

Anglo-Welsh Cup Highlights: Ospreys v Bath Rugby

6 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

A strong finish by Bath saw them make it four wins from four as they claimed a 32-19 away win over the Ospreys in the Anglo-Welsh Cup.   The Ospreys crossed for two first half tries to one, but...

Anglo-Welsh Cup Highlights: Newcastle Falcons v Gloucester Rugby

6 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

The Newcastle Falcons ground out a 31-19 home win over Gloucester in round 4 of the Anglo-Welsh Cup. The Newcastle Falcons ran in three first half tries to two to take a 21-14 lead into the break. An early...

Anglo-Welsh Cup Highlights: Exeter Chiefs v Saracens

6 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

The Exeter Chiefs claimed a 43-20 home win over Saracens in round 4 of the Anglo-Welsh Cup. The Exeter Chiefs crossed for four first half tries and built up a 26-5 lead, but Saracens finished the half...

Anglo-Welsh Cup Highlights: Dragons v Worcester Warriors

6 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Dragons end Worcester's hopes of progressing further in the Anglo-Welsh Cup 2017/18 with a nail-biting 33-27 victory. Warrior's started the game well as they scored a try inside the opening minute...