Rugby Rant: Make rugby union 13-a-side
5 years ago by Rugby WorldLions great Ken Scotland says rugby must become 13-a-side to create space on the fieldCongested area: Newcastle’s Luther Burrell is trapped by Bath (Getty)Rugby Rant: Make rugby union 13-a-side I WATCH...
Premiership Round 2 - top stats performers: most tackles, turnovers, metres gained & more
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyRound 2 of the Premiership threw out a couple of surprises as the competition continues its great standards. We turn our attention to the stats columns in which the names of the round’s...
Newcastle Falcons stick with a winning formula
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyNewcastle Falcons have stuck with a winning formula for Friday night’s Premiership home game against Sale Sharks, retaining the same starting XV from last weekend’s opening-day victory at Bath. The...
Saturday and Sunday Premiership line ups
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyHarlequins, Exeter, Sale Sharks and Northampton Saints kick off the 2020/21 Premiership season on Friday before the action continues on Saturday and Sunday. Bath and Newcastle get the ball...
Luther Burrell set for Newcastle debut in friendly
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyMarco Fuser and Luther Burrell make their Newcastle Falcons debuts on Saturday at Ealing Trailfinders, ending both clubs’ eight-month wait for a game. The two clubs will meet against Kingston...
Luther Burrell Falcons-bound
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyNewcastle Falcons have beefed up their player stocks with the news that England centre Luther Burrell has signed a two-year deal with the club. The 32 year old Burrell has been busying himself...
Luther Burrell: from the England rugby union team to the Super League
7 years ago by The GuardianFour years ago Luther Burrell was playing in the Six Nations. Now he is aiming to represent his country at rugby leagueBy Gavin Willacy for No Helmets RequiredWith 18 minutes left of the Super League match...
Warrington switch from union may start a trend, says Luther Burrell
7 years ago by The Guardian• Danny Care and Danny Cipriani said to have expressed interest• ‘If I can make it look fun, then other people will want to do it’Luther Burrell believes his switch to rugby league could pave the...
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...
Newcastle relegated as Sarries thrash Exeter
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyHaving spent six successive years in the top flight, Newcastle Falcons were relegated from the Premiership on Saturday. Newcastle Falcons suffered relegation from the Premiership on...
