Premiership teams gear up for round 2 of the Champions Cup
2 months ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Champions Cup and EPCR Challenge Cup returns with a strong Anglo-French feel to this weekend’s fixtures. Across both competitions, five Premiership Rugby sides are in action against French...
Chiefs team Named for South African Clash
2 months ago by Ultimate RugbyExeter Chiefs have named their side for their 2024/25 Investec Champions Cup opener against Hollywoodbets Sharks in Durban on Saturday afternoon. Chiefs, who were drawn in Pool One earlier this year,...
Chiefs Name Side for Return to Premiership Action at The Rec
2 months ago by Ultimate RugbyExeter Chiefs have named their side for the return of the Gallagher Premiership as they travel to the Recreation Ground to take on Bath Rugby in Round Seven on Saturday evening. Following a dominant performance...
England Squad Update
3 months ago by Ultimate RugbyCadan Murley (Harlequins) and Tom Curry (Sale Sharks) have been called up to England’s 36-player squad, replacing Elliot Daly (Saracens) and Charlie Ewels (Bath Rugby) as preparations begin for the...
Springboks scramble to triumph over England
3 months ago by Ultimate RugbyThe South Africans had to absorb huge pressure from the Red Roses in a match where both sides had plenty of opportunities to seal the deal. Despite poor discipline that yielded a yellow card late in the...
England Player Ratings
3 months ago by Ultimate RugbyEngland suffered yet another loss as they fell to the Springboks and again lost a game they feel they should have won. Here are the player ratings Ellis Genge: 5 | Ok at scrum time but was not...
England coach Richard Wigglesworth uncertain about Felix Jones' role in preparations for South Africa clash.
3 months ago by The Irish TimesEngland's players and assistant coach Richard Wigglesworth have had no communication with Felix Jones ahead of Saturday's match against South Africa, despite his inside knowledge of the Springboks. Jones...
England 'starting to create a DNA', says Furbank ahead of Australia clash
3 months ago by Ultimate RugbyGeorge Furbank thinks England are "starting to create a DNA" as they prepare to face Australia on Saturday. Steve Borthwick's side are gearing up for their second match of this year's Autumn Nations Series,...
Luke Cowan-Dickie returns for England
3 months ago by Ultimate RugbyHead coach Steve Borthwick has named his team to face Australia at Allianz Stadium on Saturday 9 November. Jamie George will captain England, supported by vice-captains Maro Itoje,...
Borthwick: Supporters' energy and passion will give England 'extra lift' against All Blacks
3 months ago by Ultimate RugbyEngland begin their Autumn Nations Series against New Zealand on Saturday, and what will be only their third home game in 16 internationals. Steve Borthwick expects the "energy and passion of our supporters"...
