Mako Vunipola smashes Alec Hepburn as Saracens win Premiership final
8 years ago by Rugby DumpSaracens are Aviva Premiership champions yet again after defeating Exeter Chiefs at Twickenham on Saturday. One of the bigger hits on the day came when the two opposing looseheads smashed together in...
Exeter v Saracens - Player Ratings
8 years ago by Ultimate RugbyExeter Chiefs Alec Hepburn – 6/10 Solid at scrum time. Put in a shift at the breakdown and made some vital tackles in defence but wasn’t able to carry effectively. Luke Cowan-Dickie...
Exeter come up short on the day but the future is theirs to shape | Michael Aylwin
8 years ago by The GuardianThe Chiefs’ defence could not cope with the variety of Saracens’ attacks but the future is rosy for Rob Baxter’s well-run clubThe English champions have been toppled might be one way of looking at...
HIGHLIGHTS: Super Rugby Round 15: Chiefs v Waratahs
8 years ago by Ultimate RugbyA nail biter in Waikato as the Chiefs were made to work very hard for their bonus point win. The Waratahs were in the game right until the 81st minute try by McKenzie as Hooper, Beale and Folau put the...
Top Performers - Chiefs vs Waratahs
8 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFour international players were stand out performers in a scintillating game to open the Super Rugby fixtures for the day. Brodie Retallick: The big man was missed last week for the home...
Exeter should not be underestimated despite big names of Saracens
8 years ago by The GuardianChiefs are the reigning champions and finished top of this season’s table but their disparate squad remains relatively unheraldedScanning the Exeter team list on grand final day is to be reminded of...
Harlequins sign Matt Symons
8 years ago by Ultimate RugbyHarlequins have confirmed the signing of that Wasps second rower Matt Symons (28) ahead of next season. Forwards coach Graham Rowntree commented: “Matt is a player who has been on my radar...
Six outstanding Champions Cup Try of the Season nominees named
8 years ago by Rugby DumpThe European Champions Cup Try of the Season nominees have been announced, so take a look below at the six outstanding candidates and let us know who you think should get the top try award. You can also...
Karl Tu'inukuafe to join All Blacks as injury replacement
8 years ago by New Zealand RugbyChiefs and North Harbour prop Karl Tu'inukuafe is to join the All Blacks squad as an injury replacement.Tu'inukuafe will join the squad for the Steinlager Series after prop Tim Perry suffered...
James Lowe dominates Simon Zebo for great try en route to win over Munster
8 years ago by Rugby DumpFormer Chiefs winger James Lowe was in dominant form against Munster at the weekend, bouncing then stepping Simon Zebo to set up an excellent try on the way to a tense 16-15 Pro 14 semi final victory...
