How does England's backline line-up without Owen Farrell?
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyEngland head coach Eddie Jones will be without the services of his captain Owen Farrell for the entirety of the 2022 Six Nations, the Australian confirmed on Wednesday. In an interview with BBC...
England Six Nations Squad Announced
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyEddie Jones has named a 36-player England squad to begin preparations for the Guinness Six Nations. The squad will meet in Brighton on Monday [24 January] for a five-day training camp. They...
Champions Cup Team of the Week
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAnother thrilling weekend of Champions Cup Rugby has come and gone with several teams booking their place in the round of 16. Harlequins were the first to book their place in the playoffs beating...
'That can't happen again' - O'Driscoll's plea to Lions organisers
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFormer Lions centre and Ireland great Brian O'Driscoll has pleaded to the organisers of the British and Irish Lions tour to bring back the midweek games between the first and second Test matches. The...
"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...
Jack Nowell starts over Hogg for Exeter's semi-final against Sale Sharks
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFor a sixth successive season, Exeter will line-up for a last-four showdown, knowing they are just one step away from running out at Twickenham in the end of the season showpiece. Exeter Chiefs...
Rob Baxter confirms Jack Nowell could be out for 'few weeks'
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyExeter Chiefs director of rugby Rob Baxter has revealed that winger Jack Nowell is expected to be on the sidelines for few weeks following his latest injury setback. The England international...
Two Lions in Exeter Chiefs' pack, Hill out with a 'niggle'
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyRob Baxter has called on his Exeter Chiefs side to maintain their push for the Premiership play-offs with another big performance against visiting Worcester Warriors on Saturday. “We...
The Omitted British & Irish Lions XV
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWarren Gatland has made a number of surprising calls for his squad to tour South Africa. The one unsurprising call was Alun Wyn Jones being named captain of the touring side. The 2021...
Jack Nowell starts for Exeter's trip to Ashton Gate
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyRob Baxter has handed Jack Nowell his first start for Exeter Chiefs since the Premiership final in October. Nowell made his first appearance of the season last weekend...
