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Borthwick names official England Rugby World Cup Training Squad

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

England men’s head coach Steve Borthwick has named his official training squad for the 2023 Rugby World Cup which kicks off in France in September. The 41-player squad will assemble at The Lensbury...

Preview: England U20s vs Fiji U20s

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

The final match of match-day two (kick-off 19:00 local time) puts England against Fiji with both teams in need of a victory to have any hope of reaching the semi-finals.   England coach Mark Mapletoft...

England men's World Rugby U20 Championship team announcement: England v Fiji

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

England men’s U20 head coach Mark Mapletoft has named his team to face Fiji in their second match of the World Rugby U20 Championship, after the side played out a 34-all draw against Ireland...

Borthwick selects 36-player squad for Lensbury training camp

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Steve Borthwick has selected a 36-player squad for England’s third Rugby World Cup training camp.   The squad, which does not include players from Gallagher Premiership finalists Sale...

Joel Matavesi signs on again with Saints

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Centre Joel Matavesi has signed a new contract to remain at Northampton Saints, the Club can today confirm.   The 28-year-old has made seven appearances in Black, Green and Gold since initially...

Rory Jennings signs for Newcastle Falcons

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Rory Jennings has become Newcastle Falcons’ latest signing, joining the Kingston Park club on a two-year deal.   The 27-year-old plays fly-half or centre and has spent the past two seasons...

Scott Baldwin joins Newcastle Falcons as defence coach

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Wales hooker Scott Baldwin will complete Newcastle Falcons’ staff for the new season after signing up as defence coach.   The 34-year-old has retired from playing to focus on his new role...

38-player England squad named for Brighton training camp

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

England’s second Rugby World Cup preparation camp in Brighton sees Steve Borthwick name an increased 38-player training squad.  The squad, which does not include players from Gallagher...

Newcastle Falcons sign Argentina and Saracens prop Eduardo Bello

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Argentina prop Eduardo Bello has become Newcastle Falcons’ 11th senior signing ahead of the new season, with the Saracens tight-head joining on a two-year deal.   Bello, 27, has been capped...

Richard Palframan extends Newcastle Falcons stay

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Prop-forward Richard Palframan has committed himself to a new contract at Newcastle Falcons, with the tight-head signing up for another two seasons.   The 29-year-old has made 27 appearances for...