Bath name team for Derby Day
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyAfter captain Ben Spencer was called into Steve Borthwick's England training squad, GJ van Velze dons the captain's armband to take on the men of BS3. Juan Schoeman starts at loosehead, with Tom Dunn...
Fans deserve better – Steve Borthwick wants Six Nations improvement from England
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyBorthwick’s squad are aiming to blast out of the blocks. Steve Borthwick feels that England supporters “deserve better” when it comes to performances and results in the Guinness Six...
Who is your pick for the 6 nations
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyFrance Head coach Fabien Galthié has already lost two possible starters ahead of the Six Nations opener against Ireland on Friday week, with gritty back row Anthony Jelonch and gigantic lock Emmanuel...
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...
Jamie George insists he is ready for pressure that accompanies England captaincy
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyGeorge will lead England into the Guinness Six Nations in what he describes as the “greatest achievement of my life”. Jamie George insists he is ready for the pressure that accompanies the...
Steve Borthwick demands different mindset for different Six Nations results
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyEngland have underperformed in the tournament in recent years under Borthwick and his predecessor Eddie Jones. Steve Borthwick admits England’s recent record in the Guinness Six Nations is unacceptable...
Team news: Harlequins squad to face Ulster
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyHarlequins have named Joe Marler in the starting squad for Saturday’s Investec Champions Cup match against Ulster Rugby at a sold-out Twickenham Stoop (KO 13:00). The England international, who...
Topsy Ojo: Time is right for England boss Steve Borthwick to introduce new blood
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyBorthwick named seven uncapped players in the 35-man training camp ahead of next month’s Guinness Six Nations Topsy Ojo believes now is the right time for Steve Borthwick to freshen up his England...
Exeter boss backing ‘calm character’ Immanuel Feyi-Waboso to thrive with England
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyChiefs wing is pushing hard for England Six Nations selection. Exeter boss Rob Baxter has backed “calm character” Immanuel Feyi-Waboso to make the most of his opportunity with England. The...
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...
