Jamie George says Saracens face ‘very big loss’ if Owen Farrell joins Racing 92
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyGeorge is a leading candidate to replace his 32-year-old team-mate as England captain. Owen Farrell’s service to English rugby has given him the right to leave Saracens on his own terms, according...
Steve Borthwick: New contracts will not allow me to control club playing time
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyUp to 25 of the contracts will be given to leading squad members chosen by Borthwick. England have yet to finalise the details of their ‘hybrid contracts’ but Steve Borthwick has revealed...
Owen Farrell makes French move
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyReport in France claims Farrell will join Parisian side at start of next season England captain Owen Farrell has agreed to join French club Racing 92 next season, Midi Olympique newspaper reported on...
Key Battles As Saints Meet Chiefs In Top Of The Table Clash
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe first round of the New Year pits league-leaders Northampton Saints against second-place Exeter Chiefs in a mouth-watering clash, live on TNT Sports through the discovery+ app. Both sides have gone...
Alex Mitchell signs on again for Northampton Saints
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyNorthampton Saints can today confirm that Alex Mitchell has signed a contract extension to remain at cinch Stadium at Franklin’s Gardens. An 11-cap England international and 119-time Saint, 26-year-old...
Andrew Strawbridge joins England Rugby as consultant coach
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAndrew Strawbridge will join Steve Borthwick’s coaching group as a consultant coach for the first four weeks of the 2024 Guinness Six Nations. The 59-year-old Kiwi was recently part of the All Blacks set-up...
England facing front-row injury crisis as Joe Marler awaits verdict on arm issue
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbySteve Borthwick faced with front-row concerns ahead of Six Nations. Harlequins prop Joe Marler’s arm injury is being assessed by specialists amid front-row concerns for England ahead of...
Exeter will leave ‘gifted’ Immanuel Feyi-Waboso to decide own international path
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyExeter rugby director Rob Baxter says there will be no pressure from the Chiefs about where Immanuel Feyi-Waboso’s potential international career should lie. The uncapped 21-year-old, who is qualified...
England to improve mental health support after Owen Farrell takes Test break
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFarrell made the shock decision weeks after leading England to a third-place finish at the World Cup, during which he was regularly booed by fans. England are to provide greater support for the welfare...
Henry Arundell chooses Racing 92 over England in two-year deal
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyHenry Arundell will be unavailable for England selection until 2026 after agreeing a two-year contract extension with Racing 92. Arundell, one of the most exciting talents in the English game, cannot...
