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Premiership Rugby Preview — Round 5

4 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

So with two tough weeks of Champions Cup rugby behind us, we welcome the Premiership which is overloaded with different stories and narratives. With plenty of World Cup winners and finalists returning...

Rumour Mill

4 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

We take a look at some of the top rumours and reports doing the rounds in the Rugby World.     Nakawara to leave Paris?       View this post on Instagram     What...

Champions Cup Team of Round One

4 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

After a pulsating opening round of the Champions Cup, we have selected our team of the week.     1. Jeremy Loughman - Munster    A tough call on Connacht's Denis Buckley who was...

Swap Players – Champions Cup & Challenge Cup

4 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

The following players have been nominated by their clubs as incoming Swap Players for the 2019/20 Heineken Champions Cup and Challenge Cup tournaments.   The registration of the incoming players...

Premiership leaders Northampton Saints too strong for Harlequins

4 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Premiership leaders Northampton Saints made it three wins from three at the start of the new campaign with a convincing 40-22 victory over Harlequins on Friday.     Though they fell behind...

Eddie Jones names England team to play South Africa in final

4 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

England head coach Eddie Jones has named his team to play South Africa in the Rugby World Cup 2019 Final at Yokohama Stadium on Saturday 2 November.     Captain Owen Farrell will lead...

Eddie Jones reinstates Ford-Farrell combination for RWC semi-final

4 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

England head coach Eddie Jones has named his team to play New Zealand in the Rugby World Cup semi final.     Captain Owen Farrell is named at inside centre with George Ford selected at fly...

Sarries start title defence with Saints loss, Exeter beat Quins

4 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

James Grayson's late penalty snatched a 27-25 win for Northampton Saints at champions Saracens as Exeter Chiefs started the Premiership season with a narrow win over Harlequins.   Saints led 21-16...