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Borthwick had no doubts over picking captain Farrell for Six Nations opener

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

Steve Borthwick did not think twice about selecting Owen Farrell as captain for England's Six Nations opener against Scotland after uncertainty over his availability.   Farrell was given a four-match...

Wales name 37-player squad for the 2023 Six Nations

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

Wales senior men’s head coach Warren Gatland has named a 37 player squad for the 2023 Guinness Six Nations campaign. Ken Owens will captain the squad for the championship. Wyn Jones, Dewi Lake...

Cullen hails ‘phenomenal’ Healy after milestone game

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

Leinster Rugby head coach Leo Cullen heaped praise on prop Cian Healy after he became only the fifth player to make 100 appearances in the Heineken Champions Cup.   The 35-year-old joined...

Daly in England squad after Campions Cup hat-trick

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

Saracens full-back Elliot Daly, who scored a brilliant hat-trick of tries in Round 3 of the Heineken Champions Cup on Saturday, has been included in Steve Borthwick’s first England squad.   Daly...

Champions Cup Round of 16 places secured as pool stage heats up

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

Round 3 of the Heineken Champions Cup produced some exhilarating encounters last weekend as eight teams secured their places in the knockout stage with a game to spare.   Leinster Rugby, Cell...

England squad announcement - 2023 Guinness Six Nations, training camp

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

Steve Borthwick has named his first England squad that will meet for a Guinness Six Nations training camp next week. Head coach Borthwick has called up 36 players who will train at the Honda England...

Owen Farrell cleared to play in England’s Six Nations opener against Scotland

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

Owen Farrell will be available for England's opening Six Nations game against Scotland on February 4 after the Rugby Football Union intervened over his ban.   The governing body confirmed Farrell's...

Match Report: Leinster secure qualification with Gloucester romp

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

Leinster Rugby produced a clinical display in the Heineken Champions Cup with a 49-14 win over Gloucester Rugby at Kingsholm Stadium on Saturday.   The Irish province notched seven tries in...

Match Report: Sharks crush Bordeaux to seal qualification

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

Sharks booked their place in the Heineken Champions Cup Round of 16 with a commanding 32-3 victory over Union Bordeaux-Bègles Bordeaux in Durban on Saturday.   The South African side’s...