On This Day in 2008 – Steve Borthwick named England captain by Martin Johnson
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbySteve Borthwick was appointed England captain on this day in 2008 as manager Martin Johnson placed his faith in the Saracens lock forward. Borthwick had been skipper three times earlier in the year when...
James Haskell and Mike Tindall Rekindle Players’ Love for Rugby in a one-off match of a lifetime
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyJames Haskell and Mike Tindall returned to the pitch alongside a star-studded squad of former England internationals and grassroots players in a celebration of rugby’s ability to create communities,...
World Cup winner Phil Vickery
4 years ago by Rugby WorldThe former England prop on cooking, claustrophobia and losing his cool at the wicket Champions! Phil Vickery of England poses with the Webb Ellis Cup in 2003 (Getty Images)The former England prop on cooking,...
Phil Vickery joins the restaurant trade
4 years ago by Rugby WorldCrisis, what crisis? Ex-England captain Phil Vickery has launched a restaurant business during the pandemic. The MasterChef champion tells us what spurred him to do itLead role: Phil Vickery played in...
Relive: The Third British and Irish Lions Test 2009 - Full Test
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWith South Africa having already secured the Series 2-0, The British and Irish Lions came out with a point to prove in the third and final test of the tour. The Lions finished on...
Relive: The First British and Irish Lions Test 2009 - Full Test
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbySouth Africa won the first British and Irish Lions tour test in 2009 as they ran out 26-21 victors. We relive the first test in full: The Springboks raced out to a 19–7 half-time...
Post World Cup 2019 Retirees XV
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbySaying farewell isn't easy particularly when you have spent your life working towards the goal of representing your country but this was the decision several of test rugby’s leading lights made after...
England must use full artillery to defuse 'Bomb Squad' - Vickery
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFormer England captain Phil Vickery says Eddie Jones' side must seize the day when they do battle with South Africa for the Webb Ellis Cup. Phil Vickery says England must come...
Class of 2017 inducted into Premiership Rugby Hall of Fame
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFive Premiership Rugby legends can now officially call themselves ‘Hall-of-Famers’ after they were inducted into the exclusive club this evening. The glittering ceremony at the Honourable...
Phil Vickery on the Lions: Part 2
7 years ago by Rugby WorldIn the second part of his interview, England and Lions legend Phil Vickery speaks to Rugby World about big decisions Warren Gatland has to make in the next 24hrs... Friends for life: Phil Vickery after...
