Borthwick had no doubts over picking captain Farrell for Six Nations opener
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbySteve 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...
Henry Immelman to join the Bulls
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyBulls have announced the signing of Henry Immelman from Scottish side Edinburgh, on a three-year deal that will run from 01 July 2023 through June 2026. Immelman - a Grey College...
England squad announcement - 2023 Guinness Six Nations, training camp
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbySteve 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...
Six Nations countdown: A Look at Wales' 2019 Grand Slam Campaign
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe 2019 tournament was the 125th running - including the times it was called the Home Nations Championship and Five Nations. How Wales won their 2019 Six Nations Grand Slam: Wales’...
Scottish legend questions the use of 'Flower of Scotland'
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyScottish legend and prominent rugby figure Jim Telfer, 82, has spoken out against the use of Flower of Scotland as the country’s national anthem. The Scottish rugby side officially adopted...
Match Report: Bath fall short to Toulon
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyBath Rugby fell to a 35-23 defeat to RC Toulon at Kingsholm Stadium on Sunday as the visitors secured their passage to the EPCR Challenge Cup Round of 16. The hosts, who were forced to play...
Owen Farrell cleared to play in England’s Six Nations opener against Scotland
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyOwen 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...
Six Nations Countdown: Italy Stun Scotland With 21 Unanswered Points
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyToday marks 21 days until the 2023 Six Nations kicks off and, in the spirit of the countdown, we relive this contest from way back in 2007 when the Italians began their game against Scotland like men possessed,...
First England men's U20 team of 2023 announced
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyEngland men’s U20 head coach, Alan Dickens, has named his team to play Oxford University on Saturday 14 January (KO 15:00) at Oxford University Sports Ground. To give all players an opportunity...
Lawes, Smith, Ribbans and Hutchinson return for Saints’ trip to Munster
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyDirector of Rugby Phil Dowson has made four changes to his Northampton Saints side ahead of the men in Black, Green and Gold’s trip to Munster on Saturday afternoon. Courtney Lawes, Fin Smith, David...
