Borthwick names official England Rugby World Cup Training Squad
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyEngland men’s head coach Steve Borthwick has named his official training squad for the 2023 Rugby World Cup which kicks off in France in September. The 41-player squad will assemble at The Lensbury...
Preview: England U20s vs Fiji U20s
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyThe final match of match-day two (kick-off 19:00 local time) puts England against Fiji with both teams in need of a victory to have any hope of reaching the semi-finals. England coach Mark Mapletoft...
England men's World Rugby U20 Championship team announcement: England v Fiji
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyEngland men’s U20 head coach Mark Mapletoft has named his team to face Fiji in their second match of the World Rugby U20 Championship, after the side played out a 34-all draw against Ireland...
Owens, Macleod and Davies-King released from Welsh Squad
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbySam Parry (Ospreys) has been called up to the squad. Scarlets’ duo Ken Owens (back) and Josh Macleod (shoulder), as well as Cardiff Rugby’s Will Davies-King (foot) have been released due to...
Borthwick selects 36-player squad for Lensbury training camp
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbySteve Borthwick has selected a 36-player squad for England’s third Rugby World Cup training camp. The squad, which does not include players from Gallagher Premiership finalists Sale...
Preview: Premier XVs Final
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyTake a look at some of the key stats and facts heading into Allianz Premier 15s Final. Either Gloucester-Hartpury or Exeter Chiefs will be crowned champions of England shortly after...
World Rugby U20 Championship 2023: Pool B preview
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyAs runners-up the last time the World Rugby U20 Championship was held in 2019, Australia go into this year’s tournament as second seeds. However, fifth seeds England are the only team in Pool B...
Joel Matavesi signs on again with Saints
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyCentre Joel Matavesi has signed a new contract to remain at Northampton Saints, the Club can today confirm. The 28-year-old has made seven appearances in Black, Green and Gold since initially...
Rory Jennings signs for Newcastle Falcons
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyRory Jennings has become Newcastle Falcons’ latest signing, joining the Kingston Park club on a two-year deal. The 27-year-old plays fly-half or centre and has spent the past two seasons...
Lawrence and Walker on track to make RWC2023
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyEngland expect Bath centre Ollie Lawrence and Harlequins hooker Jack Walker to be available for World Cup selection after they both suffered injuries during training. Premiership player of the season...