Richard Wigglesworth rugby player
Richard Wigglesworth rugby player

Richard Wigglesworth

9th Jun 1983 1.76m/85kg Scrum Half

England expect to be fully fit for World Cup opener after Courtney Lawes fears

7 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

England expect to have a clean bill of health for their vital World Cup opener against Argentina on Saturday after downplaying concerns over Courtney Lawes’ fitness. Lawes took part in the first...

Owen Farrell to miss key World Cup fixtures after being hit with suspension

8 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

Owen Farrell will miss the start of the World Cup after the England captain was banned for four matches by an appeal committee for his dangerous tackle against Wales.   Farrell will be unavailable...

Ben Earl enjoying competitive rivalry

9 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

Ben Earl is no stranger to life in England camp. The 25-year-old Saracen represented in international colours at U16, U18 and U20 levels before his first involvement in the senior setup ahead of his debut...

Leicester Tigers add quartet to 23/24 Senior Squad

9 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

Leicester Tigers Head Coach Dan McKellar has confirmed four additions to the Senior Squad ahead of the 23/24 season.   Included within the quartet of signings is a returning Tiger, who made more...

History repeating itself for Sale Sharks class of 06

11 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

Mark Cueto spent his entire career with Sharks and scored the opening try when they won their first, and to date only, Premiership title 17 years ago. The England and Lions winger was part of an exceptional...

Preview: Sale Sharks vs Leicester Tigers

11 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

Salford City Stadium becomes the fourteenth different venue to host a Gallagher Premiership Rugby semi-final fixture. Sale’s only previous home match at this stage was a 22-12 victory over...

Premiership Semi Finals: Squad Announcements & Team News

11 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

Saracens v Northampton Saints:   Saracen's Director of Rugby Mark McCall has drawn upon a wealth of knockout experience for the semi, with a settled side chosen for Saturday’s encounter including...

Wigglesworth previews Premiership semi-final

11 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

Richard Wigglesworth knows all too well the pride in the north that this weekend's opponents, Sale Sharks, have ahead of the semi-final at the AJ Bell Stadium. Previewing Sunday's knockout fixture,...

England coaching team confirmed for Rugby World Cup

11 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

Steve Borthwick has confirmed his England coaching team for the Rugby World Cup. Tom Harrison has been appointed as scrum coach and will join England Rugby from Leicester Tigers on 1 June. Harrison...

Leicester Tigers Leavers '23

11 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

Leicester Tigers can confirm the players who will depart in the summer. Seven members of the Senior Squad will leave Leicester, while three Senior Academy players will also depart. The Senior Squad...