Dylan Hartley will not be rushed back, Northampton tell England
7 years ago by The Guardian• Hartley hoping to play against Exeter after five months out• Hooker may go to World Cup without competitive game in 2019Dylan Hartley may miss out on the chance to press his World Cup claims before...
SIR CLIVE WOODWARD: Saracens-plus is needed for England to rule the world
7 years ago by Daily Mail - Sir Clive Woodward ColumnSIR CLIVE WOODWARD: Saturday was a great day for English rugby — and for England’s World Cup challenge. A third of this Saracens team will now go to Eddie Jones’ squad as European champions. ...
The pressure is on for rugby's European Cup final to deliver after a week full of drama
7 years ago by Daily Mail - Sir Clive Woodward ColumnSIR CLIVE WOODWARD: Rugby has its moment to shine with an era-defining match between Saracens and Leinster at St James' Park. The sport is under pressure to deliver in this period of superb drama. ...
England men U20 squad for World Rugby U20 Championship
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyEngland men U20s head coach Steve Bates has named his 28-player squad for the 2019 World Rugby U20 Championship in Argentina (4-22 June). The group includes nine players who have appeared...
Rory Hutchinson named in Scotland's World Cup training squad
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyNorthampton Saints centre Rory Hutchinson has been named in Scotland's 42-man training squad for this year's Rugby World Cup. The 23-year-old has caught the eye of head coach Gregor Townsend...
Premiership Highlights: Saracens 38-7 Exeter Chiefs
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyExeter could have secured top spot in the Premiership clash against Sarries but instead bowed to a 38-7 humbling. Alex Lewington and Dominic Morris each scored a brace as second-placed Sarries...
Monday Morning Round Up
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyIsrael Folau Code of Conduct hearing day 3 Israel Folau’s future is still no clearer after his code of conduct hearing was forced into a third day following a stalemate at Rugby Australia’s...
Defeat to Gloucester confirms Newcastle Falcons relegation
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyNewcastle Falcons have been relegated from the Premiership following a 28-19 defeat against Gloucester at Kingsholm. The Falcons knew they could still stay up following...
Saracens’ Mako Vunipola will be fit for Champions Cup final, says McCall
7 years ago by The Guardian• Club’s director of rugby says prop should be fine after ankle injury• First XV rested for victory against Exeter with Leinster in mindSaracens are confident Mako Vunipola will be fit for Saturday’s...
Late tries from Zach Mercer and Joe Cokanasiga edge Bath past Wasps
7 years ago by The Guardian• Bath 29-17 Wasps• Hosts boost hopes of top-six finishThree tries in the final six minutes gave Bath a bonus point victory that took them to sixth in the table and on course for a place in the European...
