What Owen Farrell’s France move means for player, England and eligibility rules
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyThe 32-year-old fly-half will join Racing 92 on a two-year deal from next season. Owen Farrell’s departure for Racing 92 next season has been confirmed with the Saracens captain agreeing a two-year...
Changes for the Red Roses
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Red Roses have made three changes to their training squad for this week’s camp at St George’s Park.Brooke Bradley (Exeter Chiefs), Ella Cromack (Harlequins) and Steph Else (Gloucester-Hartpury)...
A look at the Champions Cup last 16
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbySaracens will aim to get revenge for their record European defeat when they return to Bordeaux Begles in the Investec Champions Cup last 16. The Premiership champions were thrashed 55-15 by...
Match report: Connacht 8-match losing streak ends with a win over Bristol Bears
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyIt was a disappointing return to Dexcom Stadium for Pat Lam as Connacht Rugby ended their eight-match losing run with a 27-10 demolition of his Bristol Bears in the Investec Challenge Cup. It...
Team news: Saracens Men v Lyon
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyBILLY VUNIPOLA BELIEVES THERE ARE BRIGHTER TIMES AHEAD AS SARACENS MEN HEAD IN TO THEIR MUST-WIN INVESTEC CHAMPIONS CUP CLASH AGAINST LYON AT STONEX STADIUM ON SATURDAY NIGHT. The Men in Black know that...
Steve Diamond joins Newcastle Falcons
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyNewcastle Falcons have announced the appointment of Steve Diamond as consultant director of rugby. The vastly-experienced Lancastrian will take up his new role next month, with current head coach...
Steve Borthwick urges Jamie George to be his own man as England captain
1 year 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...
Premiership Women's Rugby Team of the week
1 year ago by Premiership Women's RugbyAfter the conclusion of round 8 in the Premiership Women's Rugby, a number of performances stood out. We bring you the best performers in round 8. Saracens dominated the list, with five names, making up...
Borthwick names 36-player Guinness Six Nations training squad
1 year 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...