England open Women’s Six Nations defence with Italy mauling
7 months ago by Ultimate RugbyEngland kicked off their Women’s Six Nations title defence with an eight-try 48-0 trouncing of Italy in Parma despite having Sarah Beckett sent off after just 11 minutes. The hosts, who have finished...
Red Roses Training Squad
8 months ago by Ultimate Rugbyed Roses Head Coach John Mitchell has named a 34-player squad for a three-day training camp. The group will assemble today (Monday 4 March) at St George’s Park. An official Guinness Women’s...
Hunt and Wyrwas awarded England contracts
11 months ago by Ultimate RugbyScrum-half duo Natasha ‘Mo’ Hunt and Ella Wyrwas have been awarded Red Roses contracts.Debuting against USA in 2011, becoming Red Rose 161, Hunt has featured 67 times for her country to date...
JPN eve of match (v ARG): assistant coach Mitchell, Leitch, Yamanaka
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyJohn Mitchell, defence coach On Argentina’s winning record and what Japan need to do to get the win: “Argentina are a very organised, committed, defensive side. I think they are very...
RFU and RPA announce landmark new contracts for Red Roses
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Rugby Football Union (RFU) and Rugby Players’ Association (RPA) are pleased to announce landmark new contracts for its women’s senior players, the Red Roses. The three-season agreement,...
Master versus Apprentice
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyHaving transformed Saracens’ defence into a formidable force, Sanderson had established himself as McCall’s right-hand man and the Irishman declared ahead of their third triumph in four years...
England Women New Coaching Set Up
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyJohn Mitchell to be appointed England Women’s Head Coach, New Red Roses coaching roles for Sarah Hunter and Lou Meadows The RFU is delighted to announce that John Mitchell will be appointed...
Nick Civetta announces retirement from professional rugby
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyAfter six years as a constant presence on the USA pitch, Men’s Eagle No. 498 Nick Civetta has announced his retirement from international and club rugby. With 35 international test caps...
Eddie Jones to lose another assistant coach?
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyEngland boss Eddie Jones has been dealt a blow ahead of the Autumn Nations Series with the news that defensive guru Anthony Seibold, who was set to join up with the England squad again in the next few...
Rassie Erasmus and Junior Bok coach to lead South Africa Select XV
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyRassie Erasmus and Bafana Nhleko are reportedly set to lead the South Africa Select XV during the end-of-year tour this November. Erasmus has returned to coaching since his ban from...
