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Lawrence to debut for Bath, Gloucester's Pumas return

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Ollie Lawrence will make his Bath Rugby debut on Saturday in the Round 5 Gallagher Premiership West Country derby against Gloucester.   The England international links up with his former Under-20...

Falcons name unchanged side as Saracens make three changes to the starting line-up

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Newcastle Falcons   Newcastle Falcons have named an unchanged side for Sunday’s visit of Gallagher Premiership leaders Saracens.     Head coach Dave Walder goes with the same...

England hooker George facing 10 weeks out with foot injury

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

England hooker Jamie George is out until December after sustaining an injury while playing for Saracens against Leicester Tigers.   Jamie George will miss England's November internationals after...

Red Roses name team to play Fiji in 2021 Rugby World Cup opener

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Head coach Simon Middleton has named his matchday squad to play Fiji in their opening Pool C Rugby World Cup match at Eden Park on Saturday (8 October), kick-off 4.45pm New Zealand time/4.45am UK time...

World Cup Preview: Pool C

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

The draw was made on 19th November 2020 and split the twelve teams into four “bands”, based on the world rankings at the time and before Italy, Japan and Scotland had qualified. As a...

RFU release statement following Worcester Warriors news

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

RFU have released statement following devastating Worcester Warriors news.   Bill Sweeney, RFU CEO said:     “This is a very sad day for rugby in England.  Our thoughts are...

Wayne Barnes to set new Test record this November

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

England’s Wayne Barnes is set to make history when he takes charge of his 100th and 101st tests during the November international window.   Barnes, who made his debut in Fiji in June 2006,...

Two Former All Blacks Included In Samoa's November Tests Squad

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Samoa head coach Seilala Mapusua has named two former All Blacks in his squad for the November internationals.   Samoa play Italy, Romania and Georgia on tour, their first northern hemisphere...

Confirmed: Max Malins to leave Saracens at the end of the season

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

England international Max Malins will leave Saracens at the end of the season to rejoin Bristol Bears.   The full-back/winger, who has 13 caps for his country is heading back to Bristol Bears...

Super Sacha Ready To Take URC By Storm

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Sacha Mngomezulu made a memorable debut for the title-winning Stormers last season and followed that up by captaining an unbeaten Junior Springboks team. Now, the prodigious playmaker wants more.   Since...