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England men U20 squad for World Rugby U20 Championship

4 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

England men U20s head coach Steve Bates has named his 28-player squad for the 2019 World Rugby U20 Championship in Argentina (4-22 June).    The group includes nine players who have appeared...

Defeat to Gloucester confirms Newcastle Falcons relegation

4 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Newcastle 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

4 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Having 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...

Two Exeter Chiefs' Nominated for RPA Players' Player of the Year

4 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

The Rugby Players Association (RPA) has announced the nominees for the RPA Players' Player of the Year.   The award will be presented at the RPA Awards 2019 on Wednesday 8th May at The Home of England...

Newcastle on brink of relegation after home humbling

4 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Anthony Watson was back in Premiership action on Friday, but Newcastle Falcons' time in the top flight looks to be coming to an end.     Newcastle Falcons could be relegated from the Premiership...

“It’s bitterly disappointing" - Richards admits Saints defeat is a bitter blow to Falcon survival hope

4 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Speaking after Newcastle Falcons' 31-17 loss to Northampton Saints, director of rugby Dean Richards admitted that the result was a bitter blow to their Premiership survival hopes.   Saints breezed...

Premiership: Road to the Semi-Finals

4 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

There are three weeks left in the Premiership and the road to the playoffs is getting ever so close for some of the teams. Let’s take a closer look at how the league currently looks and who is chasing...

SIR CLIVE WOODWARD: Jonny Wilkinson set the benchmark for every No 10

4 years ago by Daily Mail - Sir Clive Woodward Column

SIR CLIVE WOODWARD: Jonny took the game to a new level. He was legendary for holding up the England team bus because he'd always stick around to practise his kicking. ,

Adams treble eases Worcester relegation fears, Bristol upset Sarries

5 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Worcester Warriors and Bristol Bears eased their relegation fears, leaving Newcastle Falcons needing a great escape to avoid the drop.       Josh Adams scored a second-half hat-trick...

Atkinson hat-trick helps Gloucester tighten play-off grip

5 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Northampton Saints lost an 11-try thriller to Gloucester, who saw Mark Atkinson flourish with a hat-trick at Franklin's Gardens.       Mark Atkinson scored a first-half hat-trick as...