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BKT URC stars force their way into Six Nations contention

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

The first Guinness Six Nations after a World Cup often sees a changing of the guard, with new faces emerging as a fresh four-year cycle begins. This season’s tournament is likely to be another example...

Injured O’Brien Ruled Out Of Six Nations

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

A neck injury will keep Jimmy O’Brien out of Ireland’s upcoming Guinness Six Nations campaign, a Leinster injury update has revealed. It is a second quick-fire injury blow for Ireland in the...

Halaholo extends Cardiff stay

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Cardiff Rugby are delighted to confirm Willis Halaholo has signed a contract extension to remain at the club for the remainder of the season. Following last month’s announcement that Helford Capital...

Joe Marler injury blow adds to England worries

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Steve Borthwick has front-row concerns ahead of the Six Nations.   England prop Joe Marler has been ruled out of Harlequins’ Investec Champions Cup clash against Cardiff as his arm injury...

Munster must win ‘all-or-nothing’ clash in Toulon

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Coach praises development of Jack Crowley, whose importance is growing as Joey Carbery nears departure It’s January and it’s the Champions Cup, so in time-honoured fashion Munster’s hopes...

Jamie George says Saracens face ‘very big loss’ if Owen Farrell joins Racing 92

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

George 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...

Tomos Williams to depart Cardiff at end of season

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Wales scrum-half Tomos Williams will leave Cardiff Rugby at the end of the season to join Gloucester. Williams has spent the past 11 seasons at the Arms Park, having progressed through the club’s...

Steve Borthwick: New contracts will not allow me to control club playing time

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Up 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 Rugby

Report 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 Rugby

The 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...