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...
Exeter will leave ‘gifted’ Immanuel Feyi-Waboso to decide own international path
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyExeter rugby director Rob Baxter says there will be no pressure from the Chiefs about where Immanuel Feyi-Waboso’s potential international career should lie. The uncapped 21-year-old, who is qualified...
England to improve mental health support after Owen Farrell takes Test break
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyFarrell made the shock decision weeks after leading England to a third-place finish at the World Cup, during which he was regularly booed by fans. England are to provide greater support for the welfare...
Henry Arundell chooses Racing 92 over England in two-year deal
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyHenry Arundell will be unavailable for England selection until 2026 after agreeing a two-year contract extension with Racing 92. Arundell, one of the most exciting talents in the English game, cannot...
Farrell takes a break to focus on mental health
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyEngland captain Owen Farrell will not be available for the 2024 Six Nations after deciding to take a break from international rugby "to prioritise his and his family's mental wellbeing". In a statement...
England captain Owen Farrell to miss Six Nations to ‘prioritise’ well-being
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyFarrell is taking a break from international rugby but will contine to captain and play for Saracens. England captain Owen Farrell will not be available for this season’s Six Nations Championship...
Lewis Ludlam to join Toulon as England's talent drain to France continues
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyNorthampton back-row Lewis Ludlam will become the latest England international to head for France after agreeing terms to join Top 14 side Toulon next summer. Ludlam has played in the last two World Cups...
