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Newcastle Falcons team to face Exeter Chiefs

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

Newcastle Falcons have named their team for Saturday’s Gallagher Premiership trip to Exeter Chiefs as Steve Diamond takes charge of his first competitive game.   The consultant director of...

Meet Alex Cuthbert - A very busy man both on and off the field

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

It was understandably frustrating for Alex Cuthbert to be out of action for a year, but he did at least have plenty to keep him occupied off the field.   Aside from his rehabilitation from foot...

McFarland makes his first Premiership start for Saints

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

Archie McParland will make his first start in the Gallagher Premiership when the league gets back underway this week, as Northampton Saints travel to Bristol Bears on Friday (22 March, kick-off:...

Japan Rugby League One: Round 11 preview

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

– Kansai calling for Kintetsu Fresh off their 10th loss in a row, and from a match they were expected to win against Mie Honda Heat, the last thing Hanazono Kintetsu Liners probably needed was the...

Alex Cuthbert - A very busy man both on and off the field

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

It was understandably frustrating for Alex Cuthbert to be out of action for a year, but he did at least have plenty to keep him occupied off the field. Aside from his rehabilitation from foot and calf...

Women’s Six Nations: How teams can qualify for WXV, Women’s RWC 2025

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

Stade Marie-Marvingt, located inside the iconic Circuit des 24 Heures du Mans, will double as the start line for the Guinness Women’s Six Nations 2024 this weekend. Ireland are Saturday’s...

All Blacks icon poised for shock Test comeback

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

All Blacks legend Sam Whitelock is considering a shock comeback to the international arena, according to a New Zealand Herald report. The Herald reported that new All Blacks coach Scott Robertson had...

Owen Farrell leaves door open for England return and Lions place

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

Owen Farrell expressed a desire to play rugby for as long as possible as he left the door open to a potential England return and featuring in the 2025 British and Irish Lions tour. The Saracens star is...

Scotland's 1984 Grand Slam – Part one

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

It’s perhaps little known, but Scotland won what could be considered de facto Grand Slams in 1933 and 1938. With France having been expelled from the Five Nations Championship after 1931 over...

"We can’t afford to lose" - Elliot Daly

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

Elliot Daly knows exactly how it feels to score a try and raise the roof at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium so the England winger cannot wait for Saracens' clash with Harlequins at the venue this weekend...