England Squad Update
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbySteve Borthwick has named a 26-player England squad for a three-day training camp in Brighton. England have met up today and will train at Brighton College, following their 20-10 win over Wales in Cardiff...
Return of All Black Sam Whitelock could help Crusaders rebound from loss to Chiefs
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbySam Whitelock didn't ask to be anyone's saviour. Given the way the Crusaders performed last weekend, when the Chiefs pumped them 31-10 at Orangetheory Stadium in Christchurch, the All Blacks test centurion...
'The best I've seen him play': How McKenzie stole the show vs Crusaders
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyAll Blacks greats Israel Dagg and Justin Marshall have praised Chiefs playmaker Damian McKenzie for his scintillating performance in the No. 10 jersey on Friday. If...
Law variations make for fast-paced opening round
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyTime restrictions on goal kicks, set pieces and rucks and a streamlined TMO process have made for a fast-paced start to Super Rugby Pacific. Not the least was how the Blues used the assured fast...
Crusaders v Chiefs - Match Report
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyLearnings and debuts from Crusaders season opener versus the Chiefs The skies cleared just in time for the Crusaders to take on the Chiefs in a banger of a Super Rugby Pacific opener in Christchurch. More...
Exeter Chiefs edge Sale Sharks in Sandy Park thriller
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyJosh Hodge inspired Exeter Chiefs to a vital 24-22 victory over second-placed Sale Sharks in a Sandy Park thriller. Sharks conceded five penalties inside the opening four minutes but Chiefs were unable...
Chiefs side to face Sale Sharks
1 year ago by Ultimate Rugbyob Baxter believes the fight for a spot in this season’s Gallagher Premiership play-offs will be intense, such is the closeness of the current standings and the competitiveness of the division. On...
Hamish Watson returns to Scotland starting line up
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyHead coach Gregor Townsend has made one change to Scotland’s starting line-up for round three of the 2023 Guinness Six Nations, with Hamish Watson named at openside flanker for Sunday’s...
Wales name team for England fixture
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyWales senior men’s head coach Warren Gatland has named the team to play England at a sold-out Principality Stadium on Saturday 25 February (KO 4.45pm live on BBC and S4C) in the third round of...
England name team to face Wales
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyThe England team that will take on Wales in the Guinness Six Nations this weekend has been named. Steve Borthwick’s side will travel to Cardiff today [Thursday 23 February] ahead of the game at...
