England prop Mako Vunipola announces international retirement
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyThe 32-year-old won 79 caps for England and also represented the British and Irish Lions in nine Tests. England prop Mako Vunipola has announced his retirement from international rugby. Vunipola amassed...
Skivington named England A Head Coach
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyFellow Gloucester Rugby coach Dom Waldouck will lead on defence, while Northampton Saints’ Sam Vesty will be in charge of the attack. Tickets: England A v Portugal England A to return against...
Joe Marler injury blow adds to England worries
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbySteve Borthwick has front-row concerns ahead of the Six Nations. England prop Joe Marler has been ruled out of Harlequins’ Investec Champions Cup clash against Cardiff as his arm injury...
Jamie George says Saracens face ‘very big loss’ if Owen Farrell joins Racing 92
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyGeorge is a leading candidate to replace his 32-year-old team-mate as England captain. Owen Farrell’s service to English rugby has given him the right to leave Saracens on his own terms, according...
Steve Borthwick: New contracts will not allow me to control club playing time
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyUp to 25 of the contracts will be given to leading squad members chosen by Borthwick. England have yet to finalise the details of their ‘hybrid contracts’ but Steve Borthwick has revealed...
Owen Farrell makes French move
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyReport in France claims Farrell will join Parisian side at start of next season England captain Owen Farrell has agreed to join French club Racing 92 next season, Midi Olympique newspaper reported on...
Key Battles As Saints Meet Chiefs In Top Of The Table Clash
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyThe first round of the New Year pits league-leaders Northampton Saints against second-place Exeter Chiefs in a mouth-watering clash, live on TNT Sports through the discovery+ app. Both sides have gone...
Alex Mitchell signs on again for Northampton Saints
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyNorthampton Saints can today confirm that Alex Mitchell has signed a contract extension to remain at cinch Stadium at Franklin’s Gardens. An 11-cap England international and 119-time Saint, 26-year-old...
Andrew Strawbridge joins England Rugby as consultant coach
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyAndrew Strawbridge will join Steve Borthwick’s coaching group as a consultant coach for the first four weeks of the 2024 Guinness Six Nations. The 59-year-old Kiwi was recently part of the All Blacks set-up...
England facing front-row injury crisis as Joe Marler awaits verdict on arm issue
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbySteve Borthwick faced with front-row concerns ahead of Six Nations. Harlequins prop Joe Marler’s arm injury is being assessed by specialists amid front-row concerns for England ahead of...
