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Prem Cup: What we learned from the opening round

1 day ago by Ultimate Rugby

The opening round of the Premiership Rugby Cup provided plenty of excitement as the race to follow in Gloucester Rugby’s footsteps got underway. There were derby battles, emerging stars and plenty...

Ollie Chessum ruled out of Internationals

1 week ago by Ultimate Rugby

England have suffered a major setback on the eve of the Autumn Nations Series, with Ollie Chessum likely to miss the entire campaign after sustaining a knee injury in training last week. Chessum...

Sione Tuipulotu to captain Scotland

1 week ago by Ultimate Rugby

Sione Tuipulotu has been named as Scotland captain for The Famous Grouse Nations Series, as head coach Gregor Townsend today announced a 45-player group for the four November Test matches. There...

Hendy returns for Northampton Saints against Sale Sharks

2 weeks ago by Ultimate Rugby

George Hendy is set to make his return to Northampton Saints’ starting line-up for the first time this season, as the 22-year-old starts against Sale Sharks on Friday (18 October, kick-off: 7.45pm).   Despite...

Borthwick names 36-player squad for Autumn Nations Series

2 weeks ago by Ultimate Rugby

England men’s head coach Steve Borthwick has named a 36-player training squad for the forthcoming Autumn Nations Series which begins on Saturday 2 November against New Zealand at Allianz Stadium,...

Premiership Rugby Round 4 review

3 weeks ago by Ultimate Rugby

Bristol Bears replaced Saracens at the top of the Premiership Rugby table on a thrilling Derby Weekend. The Bears beat Exeter Chiefs 40-35 at Sandy Park, while Saracens lost for the first time this season...

First home win for Chieka as Leicester beat Saints

3 weeks ago by Ultimate Rugby

Michael Cheika oversaw a memorable first home victory as Leicester Tigers boss as they beat rivals and Premiership title holders Northampton Saints. Freddie Steward put the hosts ahead with a try...

Montoya, Pollard return for East Midlands Derby

3 weeks ago by Ultimate Rugby

Leicester Tigers have named their matchday squad for Saturday’s East Midlands Derby against Northampton Saints at 5:30pm at Mattioli Woods Welford Road.   The latest chapter in rugby’s...

Saints name team for derby day clash with Leicester Tigers

3 weeks ago by Ultimate Rugby

Phil Dowson makes six changes to his Northampton Saints side as they travel to Leicester Tigers this weekend, with the Derby Day clash at Mattioli Woods Welford Road taking place this Saturday (12 October,...

Tommy Freeman commits future to Northampton Saints

3 weeks ago by Ultimate Rugby

England international Tommy Freeman has signed a new contract at cinch Stadium at Franklin’s Gardens which sees the 23-year-old remain at Northampton Saints for the foreseeable future.   Freeman...