Premiership Fixtures Announced as the Women's game ushers in a new era
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyContested by ten teams there are two new sides in the league, with the arrival of Leicester Tigers and Trailfinders Women in the elite division of English women's rugby. Trailfinders Women begin life...
Scarlets’ Joe Roberts set for debut in much-changed Wales team for England clash
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyScarlets centre Joe Roberts will make his Wales debut in a team showing 15 changes for Saturday’s World Cup warm-up clash against England at Twickenham. Roberts, 23, is partnered in midfield by...
Wales side to face England at Twickenham named
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyHead coach Warren Gatland has named his Wales senior men’s XV to play England this Saturday (12 August, KO 5.30pm BST live on Prime Video in English and Cymraeg). Following...
Billy Vunipola nearing comeback after being named in England’s World Cup squad
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyBilly Vunipola could make his comeback against Wales on Saturday as England prepare the only specialist number eight selected in their World Cup squad for a heavy workload. Vunipola, 30, has been...
Ospreys loose-forward joins Newcastle Falcons
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyOspreys back-rower Sam Cross has become Newcastle Falcons’ 14th senior signing ahead of the new season, joining on a two-year deal. The 30-year-old has made 72 appearances for Ospreys and has two...
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...
Tom Harrison - For the Love of the Scrum
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyEngland scrum coach Tom Harrison discusses his development as a coach, the role rugby played in his early life, and working with England’s scrum as they prepare to take on the world. Harrison...
Ben Earl enjoying competitive rivalry
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyBen Earl is no stranger to life in England camp. The 25-year-old Saracen represented in international colours at U16, U18 and U20 levels before his first involvement in the senior setup ahead of his debut...
Cadan Murley returns to England RWC training squad
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyEngland Rugby have confirmed that Cadan Murley (Harlequins) has returned to Steve Borthwick's Rugby World Cup training squad as they prepare for their first Summer Nations Series fixture against Wales...
