Premiership teams gear up for round 2 of the Champions Cup
1 week ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Champions Cup and EPCR Challenge Cup returns with a strong Anglo-French feel to this weekend’s fixtures. Across both competitions, five Premiership Rugby sides are in action against French...
Four changes for Sale ahead of Champions Cup opener
2 weeks ago by Ultimate RugbyAlex Sanderson has made four changes to his XV to face Glasgow Warriors in the first pool stage game of this season’s Investec Champions Cup. England quartet George Ford, Luke Cowan-Dickie, Ben Curry...
Match Preview: Japan vs England
3 weeks ago by Ultimate RugbyEngland conclude their autumn internationals against Japan at Twickenham. Steve Borthwick's side are bidding to end a frustrating campaign on a positive note after defeats against New Zealand, Australia...
England Squad Update
1 month ago by Ultimate RugbyCadan Murley (Harlequins) and Tom Curry (Sale Sharks) have been called up to England’s 36-player squad, replacing Elliot Daly (Saracens) and Charlie Ewels (Bath Rugby) as preparations begin for the...
England side to play Springboks
1 month ago by Ultimate RugbyHead coach Steve Borthwick has named his team to face South Africa at Allianz Stadium on Saturday 16 November. There are four changes to the starting side that was narrowly beaten by Australia...
Autumn Nations Series Round One: Stats debrief
1 month ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Autumn Nations Series eased into life on Saturday, with just two fixtures to cast an eye over as England and Scotland hosted New Zealand and Fiji respectively. The series will see a full schedule of...
Luke Cowan-Dickie returns for England
1 month ago by Ultimate RugbyHead coach Steve Borthwick has named his team to face Australia at Allianz Stadium on Saturday 9 November. Jamie George will captain England, supported by vice-captains Maro Itoje,...
England 'banging on the door' of rugby's elite, says proud Borthwick
1 month ago by Ultimate RugbyEngland were edged out 24-22 by New Zealand at Twickenham, but coach Steve Borthwick was proud of the efforts of his players. Steve Borthwick reckons England are "banging on the door" of the elite nations...
Borthwick: Supporters' energy and passion will give England 'extra lift' against All Blacks
1 month ago by Ultimate RugbyEngland begin their Autumn Nations Series against New Zealand on Saturday, and what will be only their third home game in 16 internationals. Steve Borthwick expects the "energy and passion of our supporters"...
Ollie Chessum ruled out of Internationals
1 month ago by Ultimate RugbyEngland have suffered a major setback on the eve of the Autumn Nations Series, with Ollie Chessum likely to miss the entire campaign after sustaining a knee injury in training last week. Chessum...
