Two changes for Premiership defending champions
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyPhil Dowson has made two changes to his Northampton Saints side to face Harlequins this Friday (4 October, kick-off: 7.45pm), with Sam Graham and Ollie Sleightholme both returning to the starting line-up...
Leicester Tigers Club statement
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyLeicester Tigers welcome the panel's finding that head coach Michael Cheika was not intimidating or abusive towards the match day doctor following the recent game with Exeter Chiefs, however the club would...
Disciplinary: Michael Cheika (Leicester Tigers)
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyLeicester Tigers head coach Michael Cheika appeared before the independent disciplinary panel yesterday evening (Tuesday 1 October) for an alleged breach of RFU Rule 5.12 - conduct prejudicial to...
Top 3: Quick men in Round 2 of the Premiership
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyIt is a wingers’ league and we are just living in it. That was certainly how it felt in Round 2 of Gallagher Premiership Rugby where wingers combined for 12 tries across five matches on a thrilling...
Chiefs Change Matchday 23 for Trip to Reigning Champions
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyExeter Chiefs head to cinch stadium Franklin’s Gardens this Saturday to take on the reigning Gallagher Premiership champions, Northampton Saints, in Round Two. After a frustratingly narrow loss...
Coles returns as Saints name side to face Exeter
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyAlex Coles returns to Northampton Saints’ starting line-up this weekend as the men in Black, Green and Gold host Exeter Chiefs on Saturday 28 September (kick-off: 5.30pm). Saints...
Martin and Watson named to face Bath
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyThe matchday squad for the first home game of the league season, against Bath Rugby at 3pm on Sunday at Mattioli Woods Welford Road, has been named. Michael Cheika has included two players for...
Disciplinary: Solomone Kata
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyThe case of Solomone Kata, Leicester Tigers, was heard by an independent disciplinary panel chaired by Charles Cuthbert sitting with Christian Scotland-Williamson and Vicky Irwin.He was shown a red...
Match Report: Exeter Chiefs 14 – 17 Leicester Tigers
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyA last-gasp try from Tommy Reffell put the spoilers on the Gallagher Premiership opening weekend at Sandy Park for Rob Baxter’s Exeter Chiefs as Leicester Tigers came away with the narrow victory. There...
Ulster ready to take on Glasgow in season opener
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyHead Coach, Richie Murphy, has named his Ulster team to face Glasgow Warriors in Round 1 of the United Rugby Championship at Kingspan Stadium (KO 7 45pm). Captain, Iain Henderson,...
