England men's U20 Elite Player Squad announced for 2023
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyEngland men’s U20 head coach Alan Dickens has named his 32-man Elite Player Squad for the 2023 campaign, ahead of the Under-20 Six Nations starting next month. The squad includes eight...
United Rugby Championship R12 Wrap-Up
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyGLASGOW SEE OFF THE CHAMPIONS AS LEINSTER SURVIVE SCARE A second try of the match from Argentine wing Sebastián Cancelliere in the final play secured a bonus point 24-17 victory for Glasgow...
Jones backs England successor Borthwick to succeed
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyEddie Jones believes Steve Borthwick is well-equipped to succeed him as England coach. A difficult 2022 bookended by Six Nations frustrations and a dismal November international period saw...
Nick Evans to link with England during Six Nations
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyHarlequins can confirm that Attack and Backs Coach Nick Evans will link up with the England Rugby team during their 2023 Six Nations campaign on a short-term contract. With England’s Six...
Ireland captain Sexton expected to be fit for Wales Six Nations opener
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyIreland captain Johnny Sexton is "quite confident" he will be fit for the start of the Six Nations after undergoing surgery on his cheekbone. The fly-half went under the knife this week to repair damage...
England to prioritise memories over medals as Sinfield vows 'clarity' for post-Jones era
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbySteve Borthwick will bring a "clarity" to England as their new boss, with defence coach Kevin Sinfield indicating they will prioritise memories over medals. The duo departed Leicester Tigers last...
Robin McBryde Says Welsh Players Will Be Out To Impress The Returning Warren Gatland
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyRobin McBryde heads back to Wales this week in the firm belief that a certain other individual’s return will be having a major galvanising effect on players there. The 37-times capped ex-hooker...
Sexton's Six Nations participation cast into doubt as Leinster confirm surgery
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyJohnny Sexton might face a race to be fit in time to feature in the Six Nations after it was confirmed he will undergo surgery on a facial injury. The captain, who has played for his...
England and Quins prop Marler given two-week sanction for Heenan comments
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyJoe Marler has been banned for two weeks with a further four suspended over comments made by the England and Harlequins prop to Bristol Bears' Jake Heenan. Marler, who has been capped 79 times...
Stephen Jones and Gethin Jenkins to leave their roles with Neil Jenkins and Jonathan Humphreys to remain
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyJonathan Humphreys and Neil Jenkins will stay on as part of Warren Gatland’s coaching team – as the new Wales boss confirms the first elements of his back room staff ahead of the 2023 Guinness...
