Explained: World Rugby Rankings
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe men’s and women’s World Rugby Rankings are calculated using a points exchange system, in which sides take points off each other based on the match result. Whatever...
Looking to Twickenham for another dose of Anglo-Welsh rivalry
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyA revered rivalry steeped in history will be observed this weekend as the red jerseys of the Welsh with clash with the white of England as the Twickenham crowd looks keenly on. England...
France out for revenge with Grand Slam hopes intact
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFrance are the only side that can still complete the Six Nations Grand Slam, though they are sure to face a stern test from Scotland. Scotland denied France glory in last year's Six Nations, with...
England Six Nations: Lawes and Itoje return for Wales Test
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyEngland head coach Eddie Jones has named his side for Saturday’s Guinness Six Nations match against Wales (KO 4.45pm). Courtney Lawes returns at blindside flanker and...
England squad update
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyEddie Jones has named a 35-player England squad for next weekend’s Guinness Six Nations match against Wales. The squad regrouped at the Honda England Rugby Performance Centre at Pennyhill...
England Squad Update: Tuilagi returns as Jones cuts his squad to 25
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyEddie Jones has named a 25-player England squad for a five-day training camp in London. After beating Italy 33-0 in Rome in the Guinness Six Nations on Sunday, the squad has met up in Chelsea. They...
Jones hopeful of return of England quartet
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyEngland boss Eddie Jones is hopeful of an opportunity to deploy Manu Tuilagi and Courtney Lawes in the England jersey next weekend against Wales. Lawes has been struggling with concussion...
England have 'loads to work on' despite emphatic victory, says Smith
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyMarcus Smith scored a try and assisted another in England's win over Italy but is adamant Eddie Jones' side can move to another level. England are still a work in progress and can improve...
Six Nations: The Breakdown – France out to end Ireland's winning run, tight match expected in Cardiff
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFrance and Ireland face off at the Stade de France on Saturday in a contest that may well determine exactly where the Six Nations title ends up next month. Pre-tournament favourites France kicked off...
England to play Barbarians at Twickenham Stadium in June
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAhead of their summer tour to Australia, Eddie Jones’ side will host the Barbarians on Sunday 19 June (3pm BST KO). An England XV last hosted the Barbarians in June 2019, with Alex...
