RWC 2019 head injury forces Argentina prop Juan Figallo to retire
5 years ago by Rugby DumpSaracens and Argentina prop Juan Figallo has been forced to retire from rugby on medical advice at the age of 32 due to a head injury.
Ollie Lawrence & Jack Willis start as Eddie Jones rings the changes for Georgia
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyEngland will open their Autumn Nations Cup campaign at Twickenham Stadium on Saturday 14 November (3pm KO) and will be looking to build on a successful return to international rugby after winning the Six...
England Squad Update: Watson out of England's clash with Georgia
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyEngland have reconvened at their training base as they prepare for the start of the Autumn Nations Cup. Eddie Jones’ side have returned to The Lensbury, Teddington, after winning the Guinness Six...
England international Richard Wigglesworth joins Tigers
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyLeicester Tigers have signed international scrum-half Richard Wigglesworth ahead of the 2020/21 season. A six-time Premiership Rugby and three-time European Champions Cup...
'I’ve stuck my head in those dark places' - New coach vows to make Wallabies scrum a weapon
5 years ago by Rugby DumpSouth African born former Saracens prop Petrus du Plessis feels he is just the man to turn the Wallabies scrum into a "weapon". He is promising to bring a mix of science, experience and old-fashioned grit...
Ex Springbok sets sights on a NFL contract
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFormer Springbok and Bulls sharpshooter Derick Hougaard has set his sights on an NFL contract as he plots his next career move. A darling of Loftus, Hougaard was capped 8 times by...
One addition to Scotland's Autumn Nations Cup squad
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyScotland Head Coach Gregor Townsend has updated the Scotland squad for the forthcoming Autumn Nations Cup. Exeter Chiefs' scrum-half Sam Hidalgo-Clyne is named as the only new addition from Townsend’s...
Saracens to compete in 2020-21 Premiership?
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAn intriguing development is in the pipeline at the moment which could see Saracens thrown back into the Premiership without playing a single game in the Tier 2 Championship to which they were relegated...
One Year Ago Today: England 12-32 South Africa
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyOne Year ago today, South Africa dominated England to match New Zealand's tally of lifting the Webb Ellis Cup for a third time. Makazole Mapimpi and Cheslin Kolbe kicked England when they were down and...
2020 Six Nations Round-Up & Top Stats Performers: running metres, tackles, turnovers & more
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe 2020 Six Nations competition finally reached conclusion this weekend with the English emerging as champions (albeit only just). Wales vs Scotland: The final Round kicked off with...
