Steve Borthwick urges Jamie George to be his own man as England captain
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyGeorge was chosen ahead of nearest rivals Ellis Genge and Maro Itoje. Jamie George has been told to put his own stamp on the captaincy after being entrusted to lead a revamped England squad into the Guinness...
Gregor Townsend undecided on Scotland captain amid Jamie Ritchie fitness battle
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyTownsend announced his 39-man squad for the tournament on Tuesday with nobody listed as skipper. Gregor Townsend revealed he is still to decide whether Jamie Ritchie will captain Scotland for the upcoming...
Ireland announce squad to defend six nations title
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyHead Coach Andy Farrell has today named a 34-player Ireland squad for the upcoming Guinness Men’s Six Nations, with Peter O’Mahony named to captain the team for the...
Warren Gatland ‘no idea’ if Louis Rees-Zammit will return to rugby after NFL bid
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyRees-Zammit’s rugby union career comes to a halt after winning 32 Wales caps. Wales boss Warren Gatland admits he has “no idea” if Louis Rees-Zammit will play rugby union again following...
On this day 2004: World Cup winner Martin Johnson announces England retirement
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyCaptain Johnson led England to their World Cup triumph in Australia the previous November. England’s World Cup-winning captain Martin Johnson announced his retirement from international rugby as...
Stormers prop relishing scrum challenge vs Stade Francais
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyStormers loosehead prop Ali Vermaak is looking forward to the challenge at scrum-time in Paris this weekend. The Stormers face a powerful Stade Francais side in their Round Four Champions Cup encounter...
Leicester's George Martin faces short-term stint on sidelines
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyLeicester Tigers lock George Martin has been ruled out for a number of weeks with a minor knee injury. Martin, outside-back Anthony Watson and scrumhalf Jack van Poortvliet will...
Borthwick names 36-player Guinness Six Nations training squad
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyEngland men’s head coach Steve Borthwick has named a 36-player training squad for the forthcoming 2024 Guinness Men's Six Nations Championship which begins on Saturday 3 February when England play...
A look ahead to Ulster's pivotal final pool stage vs Quins
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyUlster travel to Twickenham Stoop to face Pool 2 opponents, Harlequins, with their Round of 16 fate in their hands in Round 4 of the Investec Champions Cup. Ulster will aim to bounce back,...
Menoncello returns as Italy announce 6 nation side
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyItaly centre Tommaso Menoncello, who missed last year's Rugby World Cup through injury, was included in the country's Six Nations squad as new head coach Gonzalo Quesada selected his players on Tuesday. A...
