PREM Round 5 review
1 month ago by Ultimate RugbyIt is time to take a breath in the Gallagher PREM after five action-packed weeks – but not before we have taken a look back at Round 5. Northampton Saints head into the mini-break at the summit...
Borthwick names squad for three-day training camp
1 month ago by Ultimate RugbyEngland Rugby head coach Steve Borthwick has named his squad for a three-day training camp ahead of the forthcoming Quilter Nations Series. The squad assembled on Sunday 19th October and will train...
Azzurri squad named for Nations Series
1 month ago by Ultimate RugbyGonzalo Quesada, Head Coach of the Italian Men’s National Rugby Team, has announced the list of players called up for the Verona training camp in preparation for the Autumn Nations Series. Italy’s...
PREM Round 3 review
1 month ago by Ultimate RugbyDerby Weekend brought the usual mix of drama, delight and despair as bragging rights were fought for across the Gallagher PREM. Bath Rugby made it three wins from three as they beat Gloucester Rugby 38-17...
Chiefs have sights set on positive performance in home opener
2 months ago by Ultimate RugbyDafydd Jenkins comes into the starting line-up to captain Chiefs for the second round of PREM rugby against Newcastle Red Bulls on Saturday afternoon. One week on from a late comeback to draw 33-33 with...
Christ Tshiunza sidelined until the new year
2 months ago by Ultimate RugbyExeter Chiefs and Wales lock Christ Tshiunza will miss the 2025 Quilter Nations Series due to a foot injury. Tshiunza suffered the injury in the first half of Chiefs’ Gallagher...
Disciplinary: Josh Hodge, Exeter Chiefs
2 months ago by Ultimate RugbyThe case of Josh Hodge, Exeter Chiefs, was heard by Gareth Rees KC, sitting as an independent Sole Judicial Officer.Hodge was cited for a dangerous tackle, contrary to World Rugby Law 9.13, during...
What we learned from PREM's opening weekend
2 months ago by Ultimate RugbyOn a glorious weekend for rugby in England, the Gallagher PREM was back with a bang starting on Thursday night in Sale. There was more drama on Friday night when Bath Rugby showed everyone why they were...
Exeter frontline players fit to feature in PREM opener
2 months ago by Ultimate RugbyImmanuel Feyi-Waboso, Dafydd Jenkins and Greg Fisilau have all been declared fit for inclusion in Sunday’s PREM opener against Northampton Saints. After a pre-season of vigorous rehab programmes,...
Hendy to make 50th Saints appearance in Gallagher PREM opener
2 months ago by Ultimate RugbyGeorge Hendy is set to bring up a half-century of Northampton Saints appearances as the men in Black, Green and Gold kick off their Gallagher PREM campaign this Sunday (28 September, kick-off: 1pm)...
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