A look ahead at the upcoming international tests
6 months ago by Ultimate RugbyThe mid year tests are upon when the North descends on the South. This years fixtures will see a repeat of two matches we saw during the pool stages of the 2023 Rugby World Cup. Lets a take a quick and...
Toulon snatch up England duo
7 months ago by Ultimate RugbyToulon confirmed they will be signing England stars Kyle Sinckler and Lewis Ludlam to the Cote d’Azur this summer. Sinckler, the 31 year old Bristol Bears tight-head prop, began his career...
Jamie George captains England against Japan
7 months ago by Ultimate RugbyEngland men’s head coach Steve Borthwick has named his team to play Japan at the National Stadium in Tokyo on Saturday 22nd June for the Lipovitan D Challenge Cup (kick-off 6.50am BST live on RugbyPassTV). Jamie...
Borthwick names 36-player Summer Series squad
7 months ago by Ultimate RugbySteve Borthwick has named a 36-player squad for the forthcoming Summer Series which sees England play a Test match against Japan in Tokyo on Saturday 22 June (kick-off 6.50am BST) before embarking on a...
George Ford ruled out
7 months ago by Ultimate RugbyGeorge Ford will miss England’s Summer Series to Japan and New Zealand. The fly-half is recovering from a pre-existing achilles injury and together with Sale Sharks it has been agreed that the...
Steve Borthwick names his squad to face the All Blacks
7 months ago by Ultimate RugbySteve Borthwick has named a 33-player training squad to continue preparations for the forthcoming Summer Series against Japan and New Zealand. The squad – which does not include players involved...
19-player squad named for England training camp
7 months ago by Ultimate RugbySteve Borthwick has named a 19-player training squad to begin preparations for the forthcoming Summer Series against Japan and New Zealand. The squad – which does not include players involved...
Underhill extends his stay at Bath
9 months ago by Ultimate RugbyThe club confirmed Sam Underhill has renewed his contract at Bath Rugby, keeping him at The Rec until the summer of 2026. The 27-year-old joined the club in 2016/17 season, making his debut in the...
Steve Borthwick heads for New Zealand in a bid to build on England’s progress
10 months ago by Ultimate RugbySteve Borthwick will begin plotting New Zealand’s downfall this week as he looks to build on England’s encouraging end to the Guinness Six Nations. A stunning victory over Ireland in round...
France beat England to second spot in Six Nations by edging thriller in Lyon
10 months ago by Ultimate RugbyEngland finished third in the Guinness Six Nations after a monster Thomas Ramos penalty in the final minute sent them spinning to a heartbreaking 33-31 defeat at Groupama Stadium. Steve Borthwick’s...