Winner of Ireland and France’s opener nailed on as Six Nations favourites
10 months ago by Ultimate RugbyThe fierce rivals face a box-office game in Marseille. It is difficult to look beyond Ireland and France as the principal contenders for this season’s Guinness Six Nations title. The tournament’s...
Six Premiership sides through to Champions Cup knockout stages
10 months ago by Ultimate RugbyThe knockout ties have been finalised and eight Gallagher Premiership Rugby sides are still in the hunt for European glory. Northampton Saints finished as the only English side to go through the Investec...
Disciplinary: Kelsey Jones (Gloucester-Hartpury)
10 months ago by Ultimate RugbyThe case of Kelsey Jones, Gloucester-Hartpury, was heard by an independent disciplinary panel chaired by Martin Picton sitting with Inigo Churchill and Kylie Hutchinson on Tuesday 23 January.Jones...
What Owen Farrell’s France move means for player, England and eligibility rules
10 months ago by Ultimate RugbyThe 32-year-old fly-half will join Racing 92 on a two-year deal from next season. Owen Farrell’s departure for Racing 92 next season has been confirmed with the Saracens captain agreeing a two-year...
Changes for the Red Roses
10 months ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Red Roses have made three changes to their training squad for this week’s camp at St George’s Park.Brooke Bradley (Exeter Chiefs), Ella Cromack (Harlequins) and Steph Else (Gloucester-Hartpury)...
A look at the Champions Cup last 16
10 months ago by Ultimate RugbySaracens will aim to get revenge for their record European defeat when they return to Bordeaux Begles in the Investec Champions Cup last 16. The Premiership champions were thrashed 55-15 by...
Match report: Connacht 8-match losing streak ends with a win over Bristol Bears
10 months ago by Ultimate RugbyIt was a disappointing return to Dexcom Stadium for Pat Lam as Connacht Rugby ended their eight-match losing run with a 27-10 demolition of his Bristol Bears in the Investec Challenge Cup. It...
Team news: Saracens Men v Lyon
10 months ago by Ultimate RugbyBILLY VUNIPOLA BELIEVES THERE ARE BRIGHTER TIMES AHEAD AS SARACENS MEN HEAD IN TO THEIR MUST-WIN INVESTEC CHAMPIONS CUP CLASH AGAINST LYON AT STONEX STADIUM ON SATURDAY NIGHT. The Men in Black know that...
Steve Diamond joins Newcastle Falcons
10 months ago by Ultimate RugbyNewcastle Falcons have announced the appointment of Steve Diamond as consultant director of rugby. The vastly-experienced Lancastrian will take up his new role next month, with current head coach...