Jones would snub RFU administrators if Australia face England at the Rugby World Cup
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyEddie Jones will ignore Rugby Football Union (RFU) administrators if his Australia side face England at the World Cup in France this year. Jones was sacked as England head coach last month and...
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...
Scott: Leicester win at Clermont ‘special’
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyMatt Scott says he will treasure the memory of this Heineken Champions Cup campaign after Leicester Tigers sealed their place in the Round of 16 with a 44-29 triumph at ASM Clermont Auvergne last Friday. The...
Daly in England squad after Campions Cup hat-trick
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbySaracens full-back Elliot Daly, who scored a brilliant hat-trick of tries in Round 3 of the Heineken Champions Cup on Saturday, has been included in Steve Borthwick’s first England squad. Daly...
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...
Leicester Tigers add Danny Wilson to coaching team
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyLeicester Tigers can confirm Danny Wilson will join the club’s coaching team as a part-time consultant for the remainder of the 2022/23 season. Wilson was most recently Head Coach...
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...
Match Preview: Leicester seek double over Clermont
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyLeicester Tigers will be looking to maintain their 100%-win record in this season’s Heineken Champions Cup and complete the double over ASM Clermont Auvergne when they visit Stade Marcel-Michelin...
Borthwick seeks signature of former Bok conditioning coach
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyHighly-rated Welsh conditioning coach, Aled Walters, is reportedly on the radar of newly-appointed England boss Steve Borthwick, according to a report in the Mail. Walters was a member of the...
Jones backs England successor Borthwick to succeed
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyEddie Jones believes Steve Borthwick is well-equipped to succeed him as England coach. A difficult 2022 bookended by Six Nations frustrations and a dismal November international period saw...