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Weekly Round Up

6 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Gaby Lovobalavu suspended for four weeks Wasps centre Gaby Lovobalavu was this week suspended for four matches by an independent disciplinary panel for a dangerous tackle on Exeter Chiefs’...

Wednesday Evening Round Up

6 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Faosiliva pens new Worcester deal Worcester Warriors have confirmed that back rower Alafoti Faosiliva has signed a one-year contract extension to keep him at Sixways.   The powerhouse Samoan...

Gatland names unchanged XV to face England

6 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Wales coach Warren Gatland has named an unchanged team to face England in the Six Nations Championship at Twickenham. There is just one change amongst the replacements with British & Irish Lion George...

Obscene gesture caught on camera leads to Jason Woodward apology

6 years ago by Rugby Dump

Gloucester back Jason Woodward has apologised after he was caught making an "immature" gesture on live TV during the Anglo Welsh Cup match against Ospreys. The New Zealander tweeted about the incident...

Six Nations: Wales announce squad to face Scotland

6 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Wales have named their side to take on Scotland in their opening NatWest 6 Nations encounter on Saturday with Josh Adams set to make his debut on the wing. WALES TEAM TO PLAY SCOTLAND (SATURDAY FEBRUARY...

David Halifonua ends young Will Jones's game with punishing tackle

6 years ago by Rugby Dump

Will Jones learned the hard way that running straight at Gloucester's Tongan hitman David Halaifonua is not a good idea. The 30-year-old has numerous victims, with Jones the latest in a long line of players...

Anglo-Welsh Cup Highlights: Gloucester Rugby v Ospreys

6 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Gloucester ran out 43-20 winners over Ospreys in tonight's Anglo-Welsh Cup clash at Kingsholm. Ospreys built an early lead but once Gloucester kicked into gear they were unplayable. Special mention for...

Monday Evening Round Up

6 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Freddie Clarke & Ollie Thorley pen new deal with Gloucester Gloucester Rugby back row Freddie Clarke and winger Ollie Thorley have both put pen to paper on new deals to remain at Kingsholm.   25-year-old...

Wales name 2 uncapped players in 39-man squad for Six Nations

6 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Wales have named a 39-man squad for the 2018 Six Nations, led by captain Alun Wyn Jones and featuring two uncapped players, flanker James Davies and wing Josh Adams.   The uncapped duo are called...

Six Nations U23 XV To Watch Out For

6 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

The 2018 Six Nations kicks off in less than a month when Wales host Scotland at the Principality Stadium. Reigning champions England will begin the tournament as short-priced favourites to capture a historic...