Chiefs finish top as Saints edge out Quins for fourth
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyNorthampton Saints took the final Premiership play-off spot despite losing to Exeter, while Bath secured Champions Cup rugby next term. Exeter Chiefs wrapped up top spot in the...
What's left to play for in the final round of the Premiership
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe final day of the Premiership Rugby season plays out on Saturday with plenty to play for despite the fact that three of the four semi-finalists having secured their places while Newcastle have been...
Twenty players to leave Tigers at the end of the season
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyLeicester Tigers head coach Geordan Murphy has confirmed the players who will leave the club at the conclusion of the 2018/19 season. Matt Smith and Mat Tait headline the Class of 2019,...
Dragons confirm Dean Ryan as their Director of Rugby
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyDragons Rugby have today announced the appointment of Dean Ryan as Director of Dragons Rugby. The 52-year-old will take up his new role this summer from the RFU, where he has been Head of International...
SIR CLIVE WOODWARD: Saracens-plus is needed for England to rule the world
6 years ago by Daily Mail - Sir Clive Woodward ColumnSIR CLIVE WOODWARD: Saturday was a great day for English rugby — and for England’s World Cup challenge. A third of this Saracens team will now go to Eddie Jones’ squad as European champions. ...
The pressure is on for rugby's European Cup final to deliver after a week full of drama
6 years ago by Daily Mail - Sir Clive Woodward ColumnSIR CLIVE WOODWARD: Rugby has its moment to shine with an era-defining match between Saracens and Leinster at St James' Park. The sport is under pressure to deliver in this period of superb drama. ...
Richie Gray and Duncan Weir absent from Scotland squad
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyRichie Gray and Duncan Weir have missed out on places in Scotland's 42-man training squad ahead of the Rugby World Cup, but three uncapped players have been included. Gray, who has 65 caps for Scotland,...
England men U20 squad for World Rugby U20 Championship
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyEngland 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
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyNewcastle 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
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyHaving 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...
