Owen Farrell opens up on life in Paris
2 months ago by Ultimate RugbyOwen Farrell has revealed how he is settling into his new life in the French capital. England's former captain and his country's record points holder, Farrell is one of rugby's most recognisable figures....
Three leagues and two international careers – the Henry Thomas story
2 months ago by Ultimate RugbyHaving now completed a hat-trick of leagues, Henry Thomas is ideally placed to compare the contrasting competitions. He spent 11 seasons in the English Premiership with Sale and Bath, before embarking...
Wigglesworth promoted to Senior Assistant Coach for England
2 months ago by Ultimate RugbyEngland Rugby can confirm that Richard Wigglesworth has been promoted to senior assistant coach. The 41-year-old, who initially joined the coaching set-up as an assistant to head coach Steve Borthwick,...
Close defeats show Bok Women are a work in progress
2 months ago by Ultimate RugbyThe close defeat to Italy – similiarly to last weekend’s match against Australia – shows that the Springbok Women have become a very competitive team on the international stage, but according...
Gloucester to team named for Bath derby
3 months ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Cherry & Whites side to take on Bath Rugby at a packed-out Kingsholm tomorrow has been revealed. Ciaran Knight comes into the front row after a solid showing off the bench last weekend....
World Rugby Match Officials appointed for November international window
3 months ago by Ultimate RugbyThirty referees will take charge of 41 men’s international matches Thirteen nations are represented among the 64 officials Jordan Way (Australia) will take charge of the opening match, between...
World Rugby Women's Rankings preview
3 months ago by Ultimate RugbyWorld Rugby has published the ranking permutations for the final round of WXV 2024 matches in Canada, South Africa and the United Arab Emirates this weekend. Permutation highlights: France will...
Radwan returns for Newcastle Falcons Sale trip
3 months ago by Ultimate RugbyAdam Radwan returns for Newcastle Falcons on Friday night when they make the Gallagher Premiership Derby Weekend trip to Sale Sharks. The winger comes in as one of four changes to the Falcons’ line-up,...
Waratahs and Wallabies great Tim Gavin inducted into Hall of Champions
3 months ago by Ultimate RugbyGavin joins Suzy Batkovic (Basketball), Alex Blackwell (Cricket), Murray Braund (Surf Lifesaving) and Pattie Dench (Sport Pistol), with AFL great Paul Kelly elevated to legend status. The backrower cemented...
Tommy Freeman commits future to Northampton Saints
3 months ago by Ultimate RugbyEngland international Tommy Freeman has signed a new contract at cinch Stadium at Franklin’s Gardens which sees the 23-year-old remain at Northampton Saints for the foreseeable future. Freeman...
