John Mitchell named as England A head coach
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyEngland defence coach John Mitchell has been tasked with overseeing the England A side as they prepare for their clash against Scotland A this weekend. England head coach Eddie Jones said: “Mitch...
Lewis Carmichael retires, aged 26
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyIn a rather surprising development, Edinburgh and Scotland lock, Lewis Carmichael, has announced his retirement from professional rugby at the age of just 26, according to a piece in edinburghrugby.org. During...
"Angry" Hogg may be benched for final
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyScotland and Exeter Chiefs fullback Stuart Hogg may be asked to take a seat on the bench this weekend when Exeter take on Harlequins in the Premiership final – a notion which has evidently left...
Dingwall replaces Tuilagi in England squad
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyEngland have confirmed that Manu Tuilagi has withdrawn from the England squad after picking up an injury during Sale Sharks' Gallagher Premiership semi-final at the weekend. Northampton...
England squad update
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbySean Robinson has withdrawn from the England squad after sustaining an MCL injury during training. It is unlikely that he will be available again this summer. Robinson has been...
21 uncapped players included in England training squad
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyEddie Jones has named a 34-player training squad as England begin preparations for their summer series. The squad will meet up at The Lensbury on Monday 14 June for a five-day training camp. With...
Six Nations enters exclusive discussions with BBC & ITV
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbySix Nations Rugby today confirmed that it has entered into exclusive discussions with BBC and ITV after an agreement in principle was reached relating to all three Six Nations Championships (Men’s...
Hamish Watson responds to claims that he is too small
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyScotland flanker Hamish Watson has responded to on-going claims that he is too small to compete with the South African forwards. Watson was recently named in Warren Gatland’s 37-man...
'Saxons' nickname to be scrapped for England's Second XV
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyEngland’s second XV will no longer be known as the ‘Saxons’. After a review conducted by the RFU, the name was found to be ‘inappropriate’ and unreflective of a diverse society. An...
10 Famous British & Irish Lions Bolters
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe term “bolter” has its origins in horse racing and describes a horse who pulls a surprise on the rest of the field by coming out of nowhere to snatch victory. In the British...
