Six Nations: Farrell captains England in Hartley's absence
8 years ago by Ultimate RugbyEngland head coach Eddie Jones has named his side to play France in Paris.Injury has ruled out captain Dylan Hartley so Jamie George will replace him at hooker in what is an otherwise unchanged starting...
Taulupe Faletau to captain Wales for first time against Italy in Cardiff
8 years ago by The Guardian• Scarlets flanker James Davies to make Test debut• Warren Gatland’s 10 changes will bring in ‘a lot of quality’Taulupe Faletau will captain Wales and the flanker James Davies will make his Test...
Six Nations: Townsend makes one change to face Ireland
8 years ago by Ultimate RugbyScotland Head Coach Gregor Townsend has made one change to the starting Scotland team for this Saturday’s 6 Nations Test against Ireland side in Dublin. Back-to-back wins over France and...
Wednesday Morning Round Up
8 years ago by Ultimate RugbyJohn Plumtree to coach Hurricanes The Hurricanes and New Zealand Rugby have announced that John Plumtree will take the Head Coach role for the 2019 Super Rugby season. Plumtree will take over from Chris...
England confirm 27 man squad to face France
8 years ago by Ultimate RugbyEngland head coach Eddie Jones has retained 27 players as England continue their preparations ahead of their next 6 Nations match against France in Paris.Backs Mike Brown (Harlequins)Danny Care...
Eddie Jones expects Maro Itoje to overcome ‘second season’ syndrome
8 years ago by The Guardian• England forward hindered by after-effects of Lions tour and injury• ‘First season, no one knows your best shot. Second, everyone does’England’s head coach, Eddie Jones, believes Maro Itoje...
Premiership Highlights: Exeter Chiefs v Saracens
8 years ago by Ultimate RugbyExeter ran out 24-12 victors over Saracens in this afternoon's AVIVA Premiership clash at Sandy Park. Both sides played some excellent rugby but it was the defending champions who had the class to see...
Scotland boosted by returning players
8 years ago by Ultimate RugbyScotland Head coach Gregor Townsend has named a revised Scotland squad for the 6 Nations ahead of this Saturday’s Round 4 Test against Ireland in Dublin. The squad – which increases...
Aviva Premiership - Team of the Week
8 years ago by Ultimate Rugby1. Greg Bateman - Leicester Tigers Bateman was one of the key performers in his side's demolition of Worcester this afternoon. He made 13 carries for a staggering total of 46 metres gained. He...
Joe Simmonds’ early flurry kickstarts Exeter’s dominant deposing of Saracens
8 years ago by The Guardian• Exeter 24-12 Saracens• Joe Simmonds kicks four penalties as brother Sam makes comebackIt has been a wintry week in the south-west but here was something to warm local hearts. As well as securing...
