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Borthwick discusses England's road ahead

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Newly appointed England boss Steve Borthwick appears full of enthusiasm about the future and hopes breed a style of rugby into his players which will tug on the heartstrings of the fans.   "It feels...

Ulster men ready to take on European champions

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Dan McFarland’s side will face up to Stade Rochelais in Round 2 of this season’s Heineken Champions Cup when the French side come to Kingspan Stadium this Saturday (KO 5 30pm). Despite...

Glasgow Warriors: Team News

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

The match – which will be played at the home of Scottish rugby due to an unplayable pitch at Scotstoun, despite around-the-clock efforts from the club’s grounds team – marks the first-ever...

Rugby World Cup 2023: Seven matches you should get excited about

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

In less than 10 months’ time, the wait for Rugby World Cup 2023 will come to an end as France take on New Zealand in an opening match that has all the ingredients to be a classic. While...

On this day in 2020: Rugby World Cup draw - Hosts France to face New Zealand, South Africa in with Ireland and Scotland

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Rugby World Cup 2023 hosts France will face New Zealand in the pool phase, while reigning champions South Africa have been paired with Ireland and Scotland.    France and three-time winners...

Farrell: Jones sacking 'unbelievably disappointing'

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

England captain Owen Farrell has called the decision to sack Eddie Jones as head coach "unbelievably disappointing".   Jones won three Six Nations titles and took the team to the 2019 Rugby...

First-half flurry helps Bristol beat USAP

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

2020 EPCR Challenge Cup winners Bristol Bears started their 2022/23 campaign in strong fashion with a 19-5 win over USAP at the Stade Aimé Giral on Friday evening.   Full-back Charles...

Match Preview: London Irish Vs Montpellier

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

The long-awaited return to Heineken Champions Cup is almost over for London Irish, who open up the 2022/23 competition this Friday at home against Top 14 champions, Montpellier Hérault.   Montpellier...

South African teams break new ground in Europe

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Five South African franchises will enter new rugby territory on Saturday when the take the field in the opening round of the Heineken Champions Cup and EPCR Challenge Cup competitions in a watershed moment...

Autumn Nations Series: 2022 Try of the Series Nominees

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

The nominees for the top ten tries of the 2022 Autumn Nations Series are in - and they're special!