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Bristol finish on top, Exeter edge Sale to claim a home semi-final

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

The finals of the Premiership have been confirmed after Exeter claimed a remarkable 20-19 come from behind win over Sale Sharks to seal a home semi-final.   Meanwhile, Bristol earned four league...

England U20 squad announced for Six Nations

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

England men’s U20 head coach Alan Dickens has named his 32-player squad for the 2021 Six Nations Championship to take place in Cardiff later this month.   Six players included in the squad...

Breakdown of the 21 uncapped players included in the England squad

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Eddie Jones has named a 34-player England squad to begin preparations for their summer series of fixtures against the USA and Canada.   The England boss is having a look at the youth in the...

The Saints go marching into The Rec.

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

The final round before the play-offs is upon us and the efforts of Bristol, Exeter, Sale and Harlequins have seen them secure for themselves the top 4 spots – with some distance, as there is an 11...

21 uncapped players included in England training squad

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Eddie Jones has named a 34-player training squad as England begin preparations for their summer series.   The squad will meet up at The Lensbury on Monday 14 June for a five-day training camp.   With...

The late chaos and reaction from Welford road as Borthwick calls Pat Lam a liar and a scuffle breaks out after the final whistle

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Tempers boiled over at Welford Road on Saturday afternoon as Bristol Bears secured a home semi-final in the play-offs in controversial fashion with a 26-23 win.   The clash between the Tigers and...

Premiership Wrap-Up: Round 20

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Round 20 kicked off on Friday at Kingsholm where Gloucester managed a 2-point victory over London Irish in a game in which both sides put on a good showing. Billy Twelvetrees gave a particularly good performance,...

Match of the Round: Sale Sharks vs Bristol Bears

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

The second fixture of the round is sure to be a humdinger as two of the leagues top teams battle it out at the AJ Bell.    Log-leaders Bristol Bears face third-placed Sale –...

Gloucester host the Exiles at Kingsholm

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

After losses in Round 19, both Gloucester and London Irish have regrouped during the break and will put their best foot forward when they face each other of Friday evening at Kingsholm.     The...

Bristol Bears Injury Update

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

John Afoa will play again this season says Pat Lam despite the prop limping off in clear discomfort in his last appearance against Gloucester Rugby.       The former All Black looks...