Steve Borthwick urges Jamie George to be his own man as England captain
10 months ago by Ultimate RugbyGeorge was chosen ahead of nearest rivals Ellis Genge and Maro Itoje. Jamie George has been told to put his own stamp on the captaincy after being entrusted to lead a revamped England squad into the Guinness...
Borthwick names 36-player Guinness Six Nations training squad
10 months ago by Ultimate RugbyEngland men’s head coach Steve Borthwick has named a 36-player training squad for the forthcoming 2024 Guinness Men's Six Nations Championship which begins on Saturday 3 February when England play...
Ellis Genge gives England a fitness boost ahead of the Six Nations
10 months ago by Ultimate RugbyThe front-row forward is close to a return from his hamstring injury. Ellis Genge is “ready to go” for England in their Guinness Six Nations campaign, according to Bristol boss Pat Lam. The...
England prop Mako Vunipola announces international retirement
10 months ago by Ultimate RugbyThe 32-year-old won 79 caps for England and also represented the British and Irish Lions in nine Tests. England prop Mako Vunipola has announced his retirement from international rugby. Vunipola amassed...
Team news: Bristol Bears vs Vodacom Bulls
10 months ago by Ultimate RugbyKieran Marmion will make his first Champions Cup start for the club when the Bears take on Vodacom Bulls at Ashton Gate in the Investec Champions Cup on Saturday (3.15pm KO, live on TNT Sports). The scrum...
Joe Marler injury blow adds to England worries
10 months ago by Ultimate RugbySteve Borthwick has front-row concerns ahead of the Six Nations. England prop Joe Marler has been ruled out of Harlequins’ Investec Champions Cup clash against Cardiff as his arm injury...
Jamie George says Saracens face ‘very big loss’ if Owen Farrell joins Racing 92
10 months ago by Ultimate RugbyGeorge is a leading candidate to replace his 32-year-old team-mate as England captain. Owen Farrell’s service to English rugby has given him the right to leave Saracens on his own terms, according...
Team news: Sale Sharks vs Bristol Bears
10 months ago by Ultimate RugbyAJ MacGinty will make his return from injury when Bristol Bears take on Sale Sharks at Salford Community Stadium on Friday night (7.45pm KO, live on TNT Sports). The fly-half, who sustained a hamstring...
England facing front-row injury crisis as Joe Marler awaits verdict on arm issue
10 months ago by Ultimate RugbySteve Borthwick faced with front-row concerns ahead of Six Nations. Harlequins prop Joe Marler’s arm injury is being assessed by specialists amid front-row concerns for England ahead of...
The Bears announce side to host Exeter tomorrow night
10 months ago by Ultimate RugbyBristol Bears will welcome its biggest crowd in three seasons when Exeter Chiefs visit Ashton Gate on Friday night (7.45pm KO, live on TNT Sports). More than 24,000 are expected in BS3 for a mouthwatering...
