Kvesic gunning for Final glory
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyLast season it was a watching brief for Matt Kvesic, but on Saturday the all-action forward aims to lead from the front as Exeter Chiefs target Gallagher Premiership Rugby glory against Saracens at Twickenham. Kvesic...
Reds centurion signs for Bordeaux
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyReds and Wallabies veteran Scott Higginbotham has penned a two-year deal with Top 14 side Union Bordeaux Begles. Higginbotham is the latest recruit for Bordeaux who be managed by former Castres...
‘Open your eyes’: Rob Baxter hits back at Northampton over Exeter playing style
7 years ago by The Guardian• Director of rugby unhappy at comments from Saints’ Chris Boyd• Joe Marler would make World Cup return in ‘SOS scenario’Exeter’s director of rugby, Rob Baxter, has hit back at accusations...
Will Skelton set to follow in the footsteps of Nic White to push for World Cup spot
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbySaracens second rower will Skelton has emerged as a contender for the Wallabies World Cup squad with Saracens saying they have resigned to losing their impactful second rower during the World Cup. Skelton...
Brad Barritt’s chances of playing for Saracens in Premiership final improve
7 years ago by The Guardian• Scan on centre’s hamstring shows ‘little bit better’ than feared• Leicester coach Geordan Murphy banned for three gamesSaracens remain hopeful their injured captain, Brad Barritt, could yet...
England men U20s squad update for World Rugby U20 Championship
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyEngland men U20s head coach Steve Bates has updated the original 28-player squad ahead of the World Rugby U20 Championship in Argentina. Bates’ side travel to Argentina on 30 May for the...
Premiership Semi-Final Highlights: Exeter v Northampton
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyA clinical performance from Exeter as their forward's dominated up front while their backs made Northampton Saints pay for their errors. Harry Williams spun off two defenders to score the first try oft...
England name exciting squad to face the Barbarians
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyEngland XV head coach Jim Mallinder has named his squad to begin preparations for the match against the Barbarians on Sunday 2 June at Twickenham Stadium. 23 players will assemble today at the...
Monday Morning Round Up
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyBayonne promoted to Top 14 A last-minute penalty goal from Martin Bustos Moyano secured Bayonne's promotion back to the Top 14 after beating Brive 21-19 on Sunday. The...
Danny Cipriani hype was a costly distraction for Gloucester in their defeat by Saracens
7 years ago by Daily Mail - Sir Clive Woodward ColumnSIR CLIVE WOODWARD: Gloucester could have beaten Saracens on Saturday but the way Cipriani, the players and indeed head coach Johan Ackermann prepared gave them zero chance. ,
