Champions and Challenge Cup Round 1 &2 Referee Appointments
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFrance’s Mathieu Raynal will be in charge when Exeter Chiefs begin their Heineken Champions Cup defence against Glasgow Warriors at Sandy Park next month. Raynal’s selection for the Pool B...
Preview: Can bewildered Bath bounce back against excellent Exeter?
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyDefending champions Exeter Chiefs will see what they can make of a Bath outfit which will be kicking itself after an unexpected loss to the newly-promoted Newcastle Falcons in Round 1. Exeter...
Williams & Tompkins start against England
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWales Captain Alun Wyn Jones returns to the starting line-up to face England at Parc y Scarlets on Saturday. Jones will pack down alongside Jake Ball in the second-row behind an all-Scarlets front-row...
George Ford back for England v Wales battle in only change from Ireland romp
5 years ago by The GuardianFord in at fly-half for Saturday’s Autumn Nations Cup gameEngland captain Owen Farrell joins Henry Slade in the centresEngland have named George Ford at fly-half in their only change for Saturday’s...
Six-Two split on the bench as George Ford returns to the England starting line up
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyEddie Jones has named his England team for their key Autumn Nations Cup tie against Wales this weekend. England will travel to Llanelli, where they will take on the hosts at Parc y Scarlets on Saturday...
Watson and Cowan-Dickie summoned by Jones
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe English duo of Anthony Watson and Luke Cowan-Dickie have been recalled by England head coach Eddie Jones ahead of this coming weekend’s fixture against Wales at Parc Y Scarlets. Watson...
Bryn Gatland Bound for Chiefs
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWith Aaron Cruden and Tiaan Falcon off to Japan, a worrying void was developing in the Chiefs’ flyhalf stocks, however, a solution has appeared in the form of Bryn Gatland, who looks set to return...
Exeter begin title defence in style as Sam Simmonds treble sinks Harlequins
5 years ago by The GuardianHarlequins 3-33 ExeterSimmonds scores three tries in skilful displayIf double champions are there to be shot at, no one told Harlequins. No one told Exeter. It feels as if there has been no off-season...
Gregor Townsend makes five changes to his starting XV
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyScotland Head Coach Gregor Townsend has named five changes to Scotland’s starting line-up for this Sunday’s Autumn Nations Cup contest against France at Murrayfield Stadium. Scotland’s...
Friday's Premiership line ups
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe 2020/21 Premiership season kicks off on Friday 20 November with the opening two games seeing Harlequins host the defending champions Exeter at the Stoop while Sale Sharks host Northampton Saints...
