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Topsy Ojo: Time is right for England boss Steve Borthwick to introduce new blood

10 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

Borthwick 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

10 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

Chiefs 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...

Joe Schmidt announced as new Wallabies head coach

10 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

Rugby Australia has confirmed Joe Schmidt has been appointed as Wallabies coach. Schmidt signs a two-year deal starting in March, committing to the side until the end of the British and Irish Lions tour...

Saints sign Gabriel Hamer-Webb on short-term contract

10 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

Northampton Saints have signed wing Gabriel Hamer-Webb on a short-term contract as cover for injured players and those on international duty. The 23-year-old former England Under-20s international will...

Ryan Elias takes over Scarlets captaincy for Edinburgh clash

10 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

Wales hooker Ryan Elias takes over the captaincy for the Scarlets’ EPCR Challenge Cup tie against Edinburgh Rugby at Parc y Scarlets on Friday night (20:00; S4C).   With Josh Macleod...

Gloucester announce team to face Castres

10 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

Santi Carreras returns to the Gloucester Rugby starting XV after being rested against Edinburgh last weekend.   He's one of four changes in the Cherry & Whites starting side to take on Castres...

Steyn and Dempsey return for Glasgow Toulon showdown

10 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

Glasgow Warriors will field a starting XV containing 11 internationals for the club’s pivotal Investec Champions Cup showdown with Toulon at Scotstoun, with Kyle Steyn and Jack Dempsey set...

Steve Borthwick urges Jamie George to be his own man as England captain

10 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

George 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...

Rio Dyer commits his future to the Dragons

10 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

Dragons RFC are delighted to announce that Rio Dyer – one of the most exciting young talents in world rugby – has today committed his future to the club. The 24-year-old – who has scored...

Gregor Townsend undecided on Scotland captain amid Jamie Ritchie fitness battle

10 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

Townsend announced his 39-man squad for the tournament on Tuesday with nobody listed as skipper. Gregor Townsend revealed he is still to decide whether Jamie Ritchie will captain Scotland for the upcoming...