Shameful and not right – Saracens boss condemns Owen Farrell treatment
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbySaracens director of rugby Mark McCall has criticised the “shameful” treatment of Owen Farrell in what he believes should be a wake-up call for the game. Farrell will miss the Six Nations...
Harlequins to play Munster in an exciting exhibition clash
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe match has been scheduled during the Gallagher Premiership’s break during the Guinness Six Nations with no league matches taking place. Harlequins will use the match to maintain vital fitness...
Jacques Nienaber's new Leinster journey and what to expect
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyJacques Nienaber’s tenure as a senior coach at Leinster began with a round of applause ahead of a team meeting on Monday morning. That was the extent of the fanfare. A two-time World Cup winning...
Farrell takes a break to focus on mental health
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyEngland captain Owen Farrell will not be available for the 2024 Six Nations after deciding to take a break from international rugby "to prioritise his and his family's mental wellbeing". In a statement...
England captain Owen Farrell to miss Six Nations to ‘prioritise’ well-being
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFarrell is taking a break from international rugby but will contine to captain and play for Saracens. England captain Owen Farrell will not be available for this season’s Six Nations Championship...
Six Nations Target For Centre Of Wales Attention Williams
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyKeiran Williams has been set the target of forcing his way into Wales’ Guinness Six Nations squad, having put the hangover from World Cup rejection behind him. The 25-year-old Ospreys centre...
Hunt and Wyrwas awarded England contracts
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyScrum-half duo Natasha ‘Mo’ Hunt and Ella Wyrwas have been awarded Red Roses contracts.Debuting against USA in 2011, becoming Red Rose 161, Hunt has featured 67 times for her country to date...
Lewis Ludlam to join Toulon as England's talent drain to France continues
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyNorthampton back-row Lewis Ludlam will become the latest England international to head for France after agreeing terms to join Top 14 side Toulon next summer. Ludlam has played in the last two World Cups...
Taine Plumtree injury causes doubt for Six Nations
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWales and Scarlets back row Taine Plumtree is a doubt for the 2024 Six Nations after picking up a shoulder injury. Plumtree was absent from Scarlets' loss to Ospreys over the weekend. After...
Ben Curry has career goal of playing for England alongside twin brother Tom
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Sale forwards have never represented their country at the same time. Ben Curry’s greatest ambition in rugby is to play alongside twin brother Tom in England’s back row. Ben, Sale’s...
