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Borthwick names 36-player squad for Autumn Nations Series

1 month ago by Ultimate Rugby

England men’s head coach Steve Borthwick has named a 36-player training squad for the forthcoming Autumn Nations Series which begins on Saturday 2 November against New Zealand at Allianz Stadium,...

Owen Farrell opens up on life in Paris

1 month ago by Ultimate Rugby

Owen Farrell has revealed how he is settling into his new life in the French capital. England's former captain and his country's record points holder, Farrell is one of rugby's most recognisable figures....

England beat Canada to retain WXV 1 title

1 month ago by Ultimate Rugby

We recap all the action from a thrilling final round as the Red Roses are crowned top level champions following a hard-fought victory against the hosts, and there are also wins for Ireland and New Zealand.   England...

Update to All Blacks travelling squad for Japan and Northern Tour

1 month ago by Ultimate Rugby

The All Blacks have made three injury-enforced changes to the squad for the 2024 Lipovitan-D Challenge Cup match against Japan and the Northern Tour.   Ethan Blackadder (calf), Luke Jacobson...

Three leagues and two international careers – the Henry Thomas story

1 month ago by Ultimate Rugby

Having now completed a hat-trick of leagues, Henry Thomas is ideally placed to compare the contrasting competitions.   He spent 11 seasons in the English Premiership with Sale and Bath, before embarking...

Wigglesworth promoted to Senior Assistant Coach for England

1 month ago by Ultimate Rugby

England Rugby can confirm that Richard Wigglesworth has been promoted to senior assistant coach. The 41-year-old, who initially joined the coaching set-up as an assistant to head coach Steve Borthwick,...

URC Round 4 Review

1 month ago by Ultimate Rugby

An “incredible” Croke Park occasion   Leinster Rugby remain the maximum men having secured their fourth successive bonus point victory on a record-breaking derby day at Croke Park.   The...

Close defeats show Bok Women are a work in progress

1 month ago by Ultimate Rugby

The close defeat to Italy – similiarly to last weekend’s match against Australia – shows that the Springbok Women have become a very competitive team on the international stage, but according...

Saracens name ready for Harlequins derby

1 month ago by Ultimate Rugby

Juan Martin Gonzalez, who will make his first start of the season on Sunday says he cannot wait to be back in action for the Men in Black in another blockbuster local derby. Sarries round off derby weekend...

Bears team to face Exeter in derby

1 month ago by Ultimate Rugby

Bristol Bears include 10 current or former Academy players in their matchday squad for Saturday’s Gallagher Premiership Derby Weekend clash with Exeter Chiefs at Sandy Park (3pm KO, live on Discovery+). Fitz...