Scotland’s World Cup squad announcement looms – who is in danger of missing out?
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyGregor Townsend has said that the last four players to leave the squad will be a tighthead prop, a hooker, a back-row and a scrum-half. Scotland head coach Gregor Townsend announces his 33-man...
Borthwick announces England team to face Wales at Twickenham
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyEngland men’s head coach Steve Borthwick has named his match day 23 to face Wales at Twickenham Stadium (kick-off 5.30pm). Owen Farrell (Saracens) returns to captain a team which has...
Ritchie returns as Scotland make 6 changes to face France
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyJamie Ritchie is back to lead Scotland as one of the six changes to Gregor Townsend’s starting line-up for this Saturday’s return leg against France in Saint Etienne. Following...
England announce 33-player squad for the RWC
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyOwen Farrell will captain England in his third Rugby World Cup with Ellis Genge and Courtney Lawes named as vice captains. The squad is made up of 19 forwards and 14 backs, totals over 1,400...
Scotland Rugby World Cup Training Squad Update
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyFollowing yesterday’s 25-21 victory over France, Gregor Townsend has reduced his Rugby World Cup training squad to 37. Stafford McDowall, Adam Hastings, Cameron Henderson...
Match Day Programme: Scotland vs. France Summer Nations Series
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbySix Nations encounter that took place earlier this year betwen France and Scotland featured two red cards inside the first 12 minutes; only three red cards had been issued in the previous 99 meetings between...
Hooker Michael van Vuuren joins Newcastle Falcons
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyExperienced hooker Michael van Vuuren has bolstered Newcastle Falcons’ front-row ranks by joining on a one-season deal. The 31-year-old arrives from South African side Emirates Lions, for...
Michael Young Joins Toulon as World Cup Joker
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Rugby Club Toulonnais is pleased to formalize the arrival of the experienced English scrum half: Michael Young, as Joker World Cup. Michael Young began his professional career with the Newcastle Falcons...
Match Day Programme: Wales vs. England Summer Nations Series
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyThis mammoth fixture between Wales and England will see the Welsh look to dot their I's and cross their T's after a very underwhelming six nations series. The English will be looking to see how well they...
Borthwick names England team for Summer Nations Series opener in Cardiff
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyEngland men’s head coach Steve Borthwick has named his match day 23 to face Wales at the Principality Stadium in Cardiff (kick-off 5.30pm). Loosehead prop Ellis Genge (Bristol Bears)...
