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Gloucester Rugby: team news ahead of Saints clash

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

The two Gloucester Rugby sides for this weekend's games against Northampton Saints in the Gallagher Premiership and Exeter Chiefs in the Premiership Rugby Cup.   In the Premiership team, Jack Singleton...

Internationals return for Saints ahead of Gallagher Premiership trip to Gloucester

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Tommy Freeman, Alex Coles and Sam Matavesi are all set to start Northampton Saints’ clash against Gloucester Rugby this weekend following the conclusion of the Autumn Nations Series.   The...

Jones hits back at scathing Clive Woodward comments

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Under-fire England boss Eddie Jones has hit back at some criticism levelled at him by World Cup-winning former England coach, Sir Clive Woodward.   In the wake of England’s convincing defeat...

Robshaw convinced Jones is right man to lead England and makes Southgate comparison

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Chris Robshaw is convinced Eddie Jones remains the right person to lead England at next year's Rugby World Cup and drew comparisons to Gareth Southgate's success in football.   The Australian endured...

Sharks name team for Ospreys clash

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

The Cell C Sharks have welcomed back a number of returning Springboks for their Vodacom United Rugby Championship clash against Ospreys taking place at Hollywoodbets Kings Park on Friday evening.Ospreys...

Quins team to face Bath named

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Alongside the rest of the Premiership, Harlequins is dedicating this weekend's action to Restart, raising vital awareness and funds to support players facing the unthinkable.     Continuity...

Bath Rugby: injury update

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

With Bath's clash with Harlequins on the horizon, the club's head of medical services, Rory Murray, has provided the following injury updates:   Alfie BarbearyAlfie had hamstring surgery at the...

'Look at Mourinho, Pochettino, Wenger' – Ugo Monye questions if Eddie Jones has reached end of the line with England

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Eddie Jones has lost the support of England's fans and may be an example of a world-class coach who has stayed too long in his job, like Arsene Wenger and Jose Mourinho.   That is the verdict of...

URC the perfect breeding ground for NextGen Springboks

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

One of the significant features to come out of the Springboks’ Autumn Nations Series this month – and the November international series in general – was how it underlined the role played...

Rugby World Cup 2023: Seven matches you should get excited about

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

In less than 10 months’ time, the wait for Rugby World Cup 2023 will come to an end as France take on New Zealand in an opening match that has all the ingredients to be a classic. While...