Match Preview: Gloucester Rugby v Leicester Tigers
4 months ago by Ultimate RugbyGloucester Rugby and Leicester Tigers meet in the third edition of the Slater Cup at Kingsholm on Saturday. Named after Ed Slater, who captained both clubs and was diagnosed with Motor Neurone Disease...
Four wins on the bounce for Quins
5 months ago by Ultimate RugbyHarlequins made it fours wins on the bounce with a thrilling 25-29 bonus point victory over Leicester Tigers at Welford Road. In a seesawing contest, Quins scored five tries, including a brace to Player...
Harlequins heap more misery on Leicester Tigers
5 months ago by Ultimate RugbyDino Lamb’s try gave Harlequins their fourth straight Gallagher Premiership victory as they ran out 29-25 winners at surprise early-season strugglers Leicester. In a slugfest where the lead changed...
White Believes BKT URC Appeal Will Help Lure Boks Back
5 months ago by Ultimate RugbyJake White believes South Africa’s involvement in the BKT URC will help lure World Cup-winning Springboks back home. The Vodacom Bulls boss feels the fact the country’s four franchises are...
New Zealand captain Sam Cane feeling ‘so much hurt’ after World Cup final defeat
5 months ago by Ultimate RugbyCane’s yellow card for a dangerous tackle on Jesse Kriel in the 28th minute of a dramatic clash at the Stade de France was upgraded to red. New Zealand captain Sam Cane admitted he was feeling “so...
South Africa stars on the ‘never-say-die attitude’ behind World Cup success
5 months ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Springboks won all three knockout matches by just one point. South Africa’s victory over New Zealand in the World Cup final was forged in their national psyche, according to some of the stars...
Titanic clashes, lopsided groups and future changes – 5 World Cup talking points
5 months ago by Ultimate RugbyThe 10th edition of the World Cup was also its longest, producing highs and lows across its eight weeks. Here Ultimate Rugby examines five talking points arising from the tournament hosted by France. BOX...
Quotes of the Tournament - 'Sport can be cruel sometimes - I guess that's why we love it'
5 months ago by Ultimate Rugby"I am very powerful but I do not yet control the weather. It is a bit above my pay grade."Argentina head coach Michael Cheika on whether he wanted rain for their semi-final "I made a little joke saying...
South Africa win tense final to claim fourth Rugby World Cup
5 months ago by Ultimate RugbySouth Africa became the first nation to win four Rugby World Cup titles after holding off New Zealand in a dramatic final at Stade de France on Saturday. Four Handre Pollard penalties to two from Richie...
RWC Match Day Programme New Zealand vs South Africa
5 months ago by Ultimate RugbyIn a tournament where the praises of the north were sung far and wide. Echoes of a first Northern Hemisphere victory since the heroics of Johnny Wilkinson's Engand side in 2003. However, much like most...
