An all-English competition replaces Anglo-Welsh Cup
8 years ago by Ultimate RugbyIn an article by the Telegraph Premiership Rugby chief executive Mark McCafferty has confirmed that The Anglo-Welsh Cup will be replaced next season by a 12-team competition involving solely Premiership...
EPCR announce five-man shortlist for European Player of the Year
8 years ago by Ultimate RugbyChampions Cup tournament organisers EPCR have named a five-man short-list for 2018 European Player of the Year ahead of the final in Bilbao on May 12. Three-time winners Leinster Rugby have three nominees...
Maro Itoje’s agent banned for 22 months after breach of betting regulations
8 years ago by The Guardian• Matt Hart found to have placed 1,476 bets on sport in 3.5 years• No suspicion agent used inside information or exerted influenceMaro Itoje’s agent has been suspended for 22 months by the Rugby...
Leading rugby agent banned for 22 months for breaching betting rules
8 years ago by Breaking News.ie : RugbyThe agent, who represents England star Maro Itoje, will be unable to work in the sport until February 2020.
Howard Packman to join Ealing Trailfinders
8 years ago by Ealing TrailfindersEaling Trailfinders has revealed the signing of Howard Packman from Bedford Blues. The 22-year-old came through the Academy at Northampton Saints, and made his debut at the age of just 18...
Alex Lozowski inspires nine-try Saracens to huge win over Northampton
8 years ago by The Guardian• Northampton 13-63 Saracens• Sarries score 48 unanswered points in second halfFor all that the scoreboard makes for desperate reading yet again for Northampton, perhaps the most miserable aspect of...
Player Ratings - Leinster vs Saracens
8 years ago by Ultimate RugbyLeinster Rob Kearney - 8 Looks to have taken his form from the Six Nations back to club rugby. Solid under the high ball and threatening in the attacking line. Fergus McFadden - 7 Silly...
Brad Barritt back from injury in time to lead Saracens against Leinster
8 years ago by The Guardian• Saracens captain had metal plate put in cheek on Tuesday• Champions Cup quarter-final is in Dublin on SundayBrad Barritt will lead Saracens in their Champions Cup quarter-final against Leinster after...
Aviva Premiership - Team of the Week
8 years ago by Ultimate RugbyBen Obano – Bath Bath fronted up well against the league-leaders, Exeter, and were unlucky to only come away with the losing bonus point. Their tight 5 in particular really increased the intensity...
Players of the day
8 years ago by Ultimate RugbyMaro Itoje Guess who's back? 😎Maro Itoje's first Premiership try of the season was just a bit special pic.twitter.com/RtDL7aJQzW — Rugby on BT Sport (@btsportrugby) March 24, 2018 No sign...
