PREM RUGBY

There was only ever going to be one loser from Baa-Baas farce

6 years ago by Daily Mail - Sir Clive Woodward Column

SIR CLIVE WOODWARD: My comments on the Barbarians this week caused a bit of a storm and its always great to get the feedback but I’m afraid I’m not backing down. ,

I love Baa-Baas but it is now time to scrap this circus

6 years ago by Daily Mail - Sir Clive Woodward Column

SIR CLIVE WOODWARD: I have felt for some time that this annual fixture serves no purpose for England in an increasingly crowded calendar but I am now certain it should be scrapped. ,

England U20s side to play Argentina in World Rugby U20 Championship opener

6 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

England U20s head coach Steve Bates has named his side for the World Rugby U20 Championship opener against Argentina on Wednesday in Narbonne.Sale Sharks flanker Ben Curry will captain England...

Premiership Rugby Team of the Season

6 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Willie Le Roux – Wasps The South African fullback has been central to Wasps gameplan all season. They are a nightmare to defend off of set pieces, as their screen plays and good handling gets...

SIR CLIVE WOODWARD: Paul Gustard's switch to Harlequins is no big deal for England

6 years ago by Daily Mail - Sir Clive Woodward Column

SIR CLIVE WOODWARD: I don't see the departure of Paul Gustard from the England set-up as any great drama or worrying sign. In fact, it could freshen everything up at precisely the right time. ,

Ben Curry & Marcus Smith Headline England World Rugby U20 Championship Squad

6 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

England U20s head coach Steve Bates has named his 28-man squad for the World Rugby U20 Championship (30 May – 17 June). The squad includes eight players who were involved at last year’s tournament...

Chris Ashton named in Barbarians squad to face England at Twickenham

6 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Former England international wing Chris Ashton has been named in Pat Lam's Barbarians squad to face England in the Quilter Cup clash at Twickenham next Sunday. The try scoring machine proved to be an...

Premiership Awards & Team of the Year

6 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Newcastle Falcons are enjoying their best Premiership Rugby season since they lifted the title two decades ago, and it hasn’t gone unnoticed with Vereniki Goneva and Dean Richards winning top prizes...

Juan Figallo signs new Saracens deal

6 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Saracens have announced that Juan Figallo has extended his contract at the club until the summer of 2021.   The 30-year-old, who scored on the final day of the regular Premiership campaign against...

Leinster are worthy European champions, but Racing are heading a revival in French rugby

6 years ago by Daily Mail - Sir Clive Woodward Column

SIR CLIVE WOODWARD: The European Champions Cup final was a prime example of how winning can become contagious and spreads belief even when you are not playing particularly well. ,