England Squad Update
2 weeks ago by Ultimate RugbyCadan Murley (Harlequins) and Tom Curry (Sale Sharks) have been called up to England’s 36-player squad, replacing Elliot Daly (Saracens) and Charlie Ewels (Bath Rugby) as preparations begin for the...
Stafford McDowall to captain Scotland against Portugal
3 weeks ago by Ultimate RugbyStafford McDowall will lead Scotland on Saturday as they take on Portugal in the third match of The Famous Grouse Nations Series at Scottish Gas Murrayfield in front of more than 55,000 supporters. McDowall...
Prem Rugby Cup round 2 review
3 weeks ago by Ultimate RugbyTwo trebles and a double hat-trick were scored in a blockbuster second round of the Premiership Rugby Cup. Eight of the 10 Gallagher Premiership Rugby clubs secured a win with seven of them boasting...
Prem Cup: What we learned from the opening round
1 month ago by Ultimate RugbyThe opening round of the Premiership Rugby Cup provided plenty of excitement as the race to follow in Gloucester Rugby’s footsteps got underway. There were derby battles, emerging stars and plenty...
Ollie Chessum ruled out of Internationals
1 month ago by Ultimate RugbyEngland have suffered a major setback on the eve of the Autumn Nations Series, with Ollie Chessum likely to miss the entire campaign after sustaining a knee injury in training last week. Chessum...
Sione Tuipulotu to captain Scotland
1 month ago by Ultimate RugbySione Tuipulotu has been named as Scotland captain for The Famous Grouse Nations Series, as head coach Gregor Townsend today announced a 45-player group for the four November Test matches. There...
Hendy returns for Northampton Saints against Sale Sharks
1 month ago by Ultimate RugbyGeorge Hendy is set to make his return to Northampton Saints’ starting line-up for the first time this season, as the 22-year-old starts against Sale Sharks on Friday (18 October, kick-off: 7.45pm). Despite...
Borthwick names 36-player squad for Autumn Nations Series
1 month ago by Ultimate RugbyEngland men’s head coach Steve Borthwick has named a 36-player training squad for the forthcoming Autumn Nations Series which begins on Saturday 2 November against New Zealand at Allianz Stadium,...
Premiership Rugby Round 4 review
1 month ago by Ultimate RugbyBristol Bears replaced Saracens at the top of the Premiership Rugby table on a thrilling Derby Weekend. The Bears beat Exeter Chiefs 40-35 at Sandy Park, while Saracens lost for the first time this season...
First home win for Chieka as Leicester beat Saints
1 month ago by Ultimate RugbyMichael Cheika oversaw a memorable first home victory as Leicester Tigers boss as they beat rivals and Premiership title holders Northampton Saints. Freddie Steward put the hosts ahead with a try...