Finn Russell in talks over major off-field move after London meetings
6 days ago by Ultimate RugbyFinn Russell could be set for a major move away from the pitch after holding talks with Eddie Hearn’s Matchroom talent agency, according to a report by City AM. The Scotland fly-half is said to...
Sleightholme brings up 100th Saints appearance in Champions Cup quarter-final
1 week ago by Ultimate RugbyOllie Sleightholme will bring up a century of appearances for Northampton Saints this weekend, as he runs out in Black, Green and Gold for the 100th time in the side’s Investec Champions Cup quarter-final...
Furbank leads Saints in Round-of-16 clash against Castres
2 weeks ago by Ultimate RugbyGeorge Furbank will captain Northampton Saints as knockout rugby returns to cinch Stadium at Franklin’s Gardens on Friday (3 April, kick-off: 8pm), with the men in Black, Green and Gold hosting Castres...
Henry Pollock signed by Matchroom.
3 weeks ago by Ultimate RugbyHenry Pollock, the player who divides opinions… and conquers the world. The Northampton Saints flanker was signed by Matchroom with a clear objective: to transform him into the next big rugby star. His...
Chessum replaces Underhill at flank for England
1 month ago by Ultimate RugbyEngland men’s head coach Steve Borthwick has named his team to play France at Stade de France on Saturday 14 March (kick-off 8.10pm GMT, live on ITV1).Maro Itoje will captain a side with just one...
How the teams used their bench in Round 4 of the Six Nations
1 month ago by Ultimate RugbyThe results this weekend have blown the Six Nations wide open with France, Scotland and Ireland all now in the running to win the title while Italy, England and Wales are out of the running. The two big...
England squad update
1 month ago by Ultimate RugbyA 36-player squad has assembled at the England Rugby Performance Centre at Pennyhill Park this evening (Sunday 1 March) to prepare for the forthcoming Guinness Six Nations clash against Italy in Rome on...
England Player Ratings | England v Ireland
1 month ago by Ultimate RugbyFor the second week in a row, England were put to the sword. This time, at Twickenham, they took a 21-42 beating as Ireland exposed them at the breakdown and on defence.Player Ratings: Ellis Genge -...
Henry Pollock starts against Ireland in loose trio shake up from Borthwick
2 months ago by Ultimate RugbyThere are three changes to the starting side that faced Scotland last weekend, with Ollie Lawrence, Tom Curry and Henry Pollock coming into the side. Pollock is handed his first Test start in an England...
Match Report: Scotland 31-20 England
2 months ago by Ultimate RugbySione’s Tuipulotu spoke in the week of the desperation of his squad and it was best laid out by the captain himself inside the opening minute, his probing grubber not dealt with enough by Alex Mitchell...