Six Nations not added to protected free-to-air list
6 years ago by Rugby WorldGovernment rejects motion to keep championship on terrestrial televisionClose-up: A TV camera catches the action during England v Ireland (Getty Images)Government rejects motion to keep championship on...
The Top 10 Highest Earners in Rugby Union
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWhen Rugby Union turned professional on 26 August 1995, it is doubtful that those involved in the game, either directly or at a distance, could have conceived of the salaries which some players are taking...
England Rugby confirmed the rugby season is over for all league, cup and county rugby with one exception
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyEngland’s Rugby Football Union (RFU) have announced that the rugby season is officially over for all league, cup and county rugby with the only exception being the Premiership. "The...
Eight Modern Day One Club Men
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyA dying breed. The modern-day opportunities for professional Rugby players has seen even the most loyal servants of the game move clubs and explore their opportunities. Even the Sharks and Springbok...
The RFU have confirmed that the rugby season is over, with one exception
6 years ago by Rugby DumpEngland's Rugby Football Union (RFU) have today announced that the rugby season is officially over, saying in a statement that they are still looking at options to support clubs during this challenging...
Post World Cup 2019 Retirees XV
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbySaying farewell isn't easy particularly when you have spent your life working towards the goal of representing your country but this was the decision several of test rugby’s leading lights made after...
Premiership to relax ban on releasing non-England players for Six Nations - Report
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe postponement of the Six Nations until later this year teed up a potential stumbling block for the likes of Wales, Scotland and Italy with a number of their players currently representing Premiership...
Premiership clubs to ask players to take wage cuts
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbySeveral Premiership clubs will and in some cases have already asked players to take considerable pay cuts to help cope with the financial impact of the coronavirus pandemic according to multiple reports...
Premiership clubs to release Welsh, Scots and Italians if Six Nations restarts
6 years ago by The GuardianUsual restrictions outside Test windows will not applyWales v Scotland and two Italy matches to be rescheduledWales, Scotland and Italy will be able to select full-strength teams if their postponed Six...
Ranked: England's Player Depth
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyEngland had a rocky start to 2020 as they went down to France in their opening Six Nations game of the competition following their defeat to South Africa in the Rugby World Cup Final in Japan last year. Eddie...
