The pressure is on for rugby's European Cup final to deliver after a week full of drama
7 years ago by Daily Mail - Sir Clive Woodward ColumnSIR CLIVE WOODWARD: Rugby has its moment to shine with an era-defining match between Saracens and Leinster at St James' Park. The sport is under pressure to deliver in this period of superb drama. ...
England men U20 squad for World Rugby U20 Championship
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyEngland men U20s head coach Steve Bates has named his 28-player squad for the 2019 World Rugby U20 Championship in Argentina (4-22 June). The group includes nine players who have appeared...
Rory Hutchinson named in Scotland's World Cup training squad
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyNorthampton Saints centre Rory Hutchinson has been named in Scotland's 42-man training squad for this year's Rugby World Cup. The 23-year-old has caught the eye of head coach Gregor Townsend...
Premiership Highlights: Saracens 38-7 Exeter Chiefs
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyExeter could have secured top spot in the Premiership clash against Sarries but instead bowed to a 38-7 humbling. Alex Lewington and Dominic Morris each scored a brace as second-placed Sarries...
Monday Morning Round Up
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyIsrael Folau Code of Conduct hearing day 3 Israel Folau’s future is still no clearer after his code of conduct hearing was forced into a third day following a stalemate at Rugby Australia’s...
Defeat to Gloucester confirms Newcastle Falcons relegation
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyNewcastle Falcons have been relegated from the Premiership following a 28-19 defeat against Gloucester at Kingsholm. The Falcons knew they could still stay up following...
Saracens’ Mako Vunipola will be fit for Champions Cup final, says McCall
7 years ago by The Guardian• Club’s director of rugby says prop should be fine after ankle injury• First XV rested for victory against Exeter with Leinster in mindSaracens are confident Mako Vunipola will be fit for Saturday’s...
Late tries from Zach Mercer and Joe Cokanasiga edge Bath past Wasps
7 years ago by The Guardian• Bath 29-17 Wasps• Hosts boost hopes of top-six finishThree tries in the final six minutes gave Bath a bonus point victory that took them to sixth in the table and on course for a place in the European...
Watch: Strong winds assists Alex Lewington as Saracens go the length of the field to score
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbySaracens got some help from the conditions in their win over Exeter on Saturday with strong wins assisting winger Alex Lewington as Wigglesworth's kick got held up in the wind and bounced perfectly for...
Watch: Will Skelton sends Gareth Steenson flying to set up a try against Exeter
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWill Skelton served Nick Tompkins are try on a platter as he sliced through the Exeter Chiefs defence before he bumped off Gareth Steenson and offloading to Tompkins to score. "Poor...
