The Stars From The U20s Class Of 2009
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyIn 2009, Japan hosted the u20 Junior World Championship with 43 players who were involved in that 2009 tournament returning to Japan a decade later to play in the senior men's World Cup. We...
Saracens second row moving to Saints temporarily as new deal is confirmed
6 years ago by Rugby DumpNorthampton Saints can today announce that England lock Nick Isiekwe will join the Club on a year-long loan deal.
Nick Isiekwe extends Saracens contract, goes on loan to Northampton Saints
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyIsiekwe leaves Championship bound Saracens for Saints on a year long loan deal. The 22 year old, who made his England debut in 2017 can play lock and flank, recently signed an extension to his contract...
Proposed Million Dollar World Tournament Could Postpone Lions Tour
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe RFU has been urged to back a radical plan to host a Rugby World Cup-style tournament in the United Kingdom and Ireland in 2021 which could raise up to £250 million to ease the financial...
QUIZ: Can You Name All The Rugby World Cup Final Try Scorers?
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyCan you name all 18 of the try scorers from the Rugby World Cup Finals between 1987 and 2019? Instructions: After clicking 'Play' simply type the name of a player...
RFU may cut funding for women's game after Tyrrells ends sponsorship
6 years ago by The GuardianDeal was worth £80,000 per clubPremier 15s season declared null and void in MarchThe Rugby Football Union has refused to rule out funding cuts for top-flight women’s clubs after it was announced that...
Conor O’Shea tells Eddie Jones how he came up with ruckgate and reveals how Danny Care almost found out about the plan
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyConor O'Shea caused mayhem and forced a law change in 2017 when his Italian side stunned England with their 'ruckgate' tactics back in 2017. Eddie Jones' side headed into the clash against Italy...
The Day The Joker Cut His Teeth - Joe Marler's Test Debut
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyHaving captained England U18 and represented the country’s U20 side as well, Joe Marler looked set toone day take the field for the senior side. That eventuality finally transpired in June...
Gareth Edwards ranked as the greatest scrumhalf of all time by Barnes and Jones
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Times has continued their Top Tens series with Stephen Jones and Stuart Barnes picking their greatest scrum-halves of all time and for once they agree on one thing with both selecting Gareth Edwards...
George Kruis hopeful of England future
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyGeorge Kruis has secured a move to Japanese side Panasonic Wild Knights, but it may not spell the end of the road with England. England lock George Kruis insists he is not kissing goodbye...
