George Mackie obituary
6 years ago by The GuardianGeorge Mackie, who has died of pancreatic cancer aged 70, was a straightforward man, but one of paradox. He was a Kincardineshire Scot who lived in southern England, an Essex farmer who was also a socialist,...
Rugby's Biggest Bruisers - Part Two
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWe continue to look at some of rugby's biggest bruisers after our first set of three bruisers. Today's picks include an Englishman, New Zealander and a monstrous Samoan. Colin Meads Although...
Exciting Saints duo pen new deals at the club
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyNorthampton Saints starlets Ollie Sleightholme and Connor Tupai are the latest duo to commit their futures to Northampton after both signing new deals to remain at the Club. The pair of Academy graduates...
Owen Farrell to defer majority of wages to help keep Saracens solvent
6 years ago by The GuardianEngland captain set to defer £300,000 of his paySaracens say salaries will be repaid over 18-month periodThe England captain, Owen Farrell, is set to defer almost £300,000 in wages as part of drastic...
Saracens confirm furloughing
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbySaracens will be participating in the government furloughing scheme, the club confirmed on Thursday. The club has asked players and all employees earning over £75,000 to defer payment...
Who Is Next? The England Flyhalves In Waiting
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyEngland has regularly had an excellent playmaker running things from the #10 jersey at test level with George Ford and Owen Farrell currently bossing the position since their respective debuts. The...
"The players will always back him and follow him" - Billy Vunipola believes Eddie Jones is the right man to take England to the top
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyEddie Jones is still the man who can lead England to ultimate glory at the Rugby World Cup, says Billy Vunipola. Billy Vunipola is convinced Eddie Jones remains the right man to lead...
Bill Beaumont pledges World Rugby review in chairman re-election bid
6 years ago by The GuardianManifesto offers shake-up with emphasis on emerging nationsFormer England captain faces challenge from Agustin PichotBill Beaumont has pledged to organise a major review of the way World Rugby is run if...
Next England Number 11?
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyHe steps, he sprints, he bamboozles, he scores. There are few players giving Premiership defensive systems as many nightmares as young Gloucester winger Ollie Thorley. Thorley has represented...
Steve Borthwick aims to take Leicester 'back to the top' as new head coach
6 years ago by The GuardianEngland forwards coach will start Tigers role on 1 JulyBorthwick: ‘We realise we have a lot of work to do’Steve Borthwick said he is aiming to get Leicester Tigers “back to the top” of English...
