Saints sign Tom Pearson ahead of 2023/24 season
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyNorthampton Saints today confirms the signing of former London Irish back row Tom Pearson. The 23-year-old was left without a club side last week when the Exiles were placed into administration...
Borthwick names 28-player training squad for first Rugby World Cup preparation camp
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbySteve Borthwick has named a 28-player training squad for England’s first Rugby World Cup preparation camp at the Honda England Rugby Performance centre, Pennyhill Park. The squad, which does...
Three areas where the Premiership Final will be won
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe master meets the apprentice as Saracens and Sale Sharks do battle for the first time in a Gallagher Premiership Rugby final. For 12 years Mark McCall and Alex Sanderson served alongside each other...
Exeter Chiefs star Jack Nowell rules himself out of England's World Cup plans
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyDeparting Exeter Chiefs winger Jack Nowell has confirmed he has ruled himself out of England duty ahead of the Rugby World Cup so he can focus on his move to France to join back-to-back Heineken Champions...
England coaching team confirmed for Rugby World Cup
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbySteve Borthwick has confirmed his England coaching team for the Rugby World Cup. Tom Harrison has been appointed as scrum coach and will join England Rugby from Leicester Tigers on 1 June. Harrison...
Felix Jones to join England Rugby coaching staff in 2024
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyEngland Rugby has announced that men’s head coach Steve Borthwick has appointed Felix Jones to join his coaching team from 2024. Following a playing career that saw him represent Ireland...
Six Nations: Farrell 'surprised' by Steward red
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyEngland captain Owen Farrell was "surprised" by Freddie Steward's red card during his team's 29-16 defeat to Ireland in the final round of the Six Nations. Steward received the contentious red right...
Borthwick 'can't do anything about the past' as England plot post-Six Nations success
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbySteve Borthwick says he "can't do anything about the past" with England, but the coach is looking forward to a lengthy World Cup build-up after their Six Nations efforts. The former Leicester...
Farrell's side land Grand Slam in fitting Six Nations send-off for Sexton
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyIreland sealed a third Six Nations Grand Slam with a 29-16 win over 14-man England on a day captain Johnny Sexton also became the tournament's outright all-time leading points scorer. France put...
The Breakdown – Ireland chase Grand Slam and Sexton wants record, but France lurk with intent
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyIreland can make it a glorious farewell to the Six Nations for record-chasing captain Johnny Sexton as they chase a Grand Slam on Saturday, with England their visitors. It will be Ireland's...
