England to play Ireland, Wales and Georgia in new Autumn Nations Cup
6 years ago by The GuardianFrance, Scotland, Italy and Fiji in Group B of eight-team contestAmazon Prime in frame for yet-to-be-signed broadcast dealEngland are to play all but one of their four Autumn Nations Cup matches at Twickenham...
2023 World Cup draw postponed
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyOriginally set down for 30 November, the draw for the 2023 World Cup in France has been shifted to 14 December, according to a report in rugby365.com. The postponement is due to complications...
Top Stories of the Week
6 years ago by Ultimate Rugby"Fake news" says Pollard of Bath move Certain media outlets have recently claimed that World Cup-winning Springbok flyhalf Handre Pollard has been linked with a move to English...
England v Barbarians Fixture Update
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyEngland will play its rescheduled match against the Barbarians in the Quilter Cup on Sunday 25 October, KO 14:00 GMT, live on Sky Sports Arena. The game takes place the weekend before Eddie...
England vs Barbarians confirmed to go ahead before final Six Nations match
6 years ago by Rugby DumpThe RFU has confirmed that England will play their rescheduled fixture against the Barbarians on Sunday, 25 October. The match takes place on the weekend before Eddie Jones' squad will travel to Italy...
Four SA Super Rugby teams on the verge of joining the PRO14 next year
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe four South African Super Rugby sides – the Bulls, Lions, Sharks and Stormers – are set to join Europe’s Pro14 competition by early next year, according to a report by The Daily...
Japan Opt Out Of Eight Nations Competition
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Japan Rugby Football Union has decided not to take part in an eight-team international tournament involving the European Six Nations and Fiji later this year, according to a report by Kyodo News on...
English rugby tries to tackle players' welfare amid compressed seasons
6 years ago by The GuardianEngland players given time off after internationalsNumber of starts and playing time in Premiership controlledThe Professional Game Board, which incorporates representatives of the Rugby Football Union,...
How Dean Ryan's Dragons Could Line Up With Jamie Roberts and Nick Tompkins
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThere has been quite a bit of movement in Gwent with Director of Rugby Dean Ryan bolstering the side in key areas that could take them to a new level as the return of the PRO14 draws nearer. The...
John Barclay Retires
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFormer Calcutta Cup winning Scotland captain John Barclay has today announced his retirement from the sport following a 16-year career in professional rugby. A Guinness PRO14 winner with Scarlets...
