Owen Farrel to skipper Saracens against Leicester Tiger
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyOWEN FARRELL SAYS HE AND HIS FELLOW INTERNATIONAL CONTINGENT CAN’T WAIT TO RETURN THIS WEEKEND AS THEY SLOT STRAIGHT BACK IN TO ACTION AT STONEX STADIUM FOR ONE OF ENGLISH RUGBY’S BIGGEST RIVALRIES. The...
Carter starts with Kata on-debut off the bench for the Tigers
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyLeicester Tigers have named their team for Saturday’s trip south to take on Saracens at StoneX Stadium at 3:05pm, live on TNT Sports. Tigers head coach, Dan McKellar has made three changes to his...
Jamie George demands ‘clarity’ over hybrid contracts for England players
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe RFU wants to tie 25 players to the deals that will give Steve Borthwick greater control over frontline members of his squad. Jamie George has urged the Rugby Football Union to give England players...
Quotes of the Tournament - 'Sport can be cruel sometimes - I guess that's why we love it'
2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby"I am very powerful but I do not yet control the weather. It is a bit above my pay grade."Argentina head coach Michael Cheika on whether he wanted rain for their semi-final "I made a little joke saying...
Argentina vs England: Key Moments
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyEngland manage to claim the Bronze medal in the 2023 Rugby World Cup despite Argentina putting up a massive fight in a tightly contested 3rd and 4th playoff match. Here are some key moments: 01’...
Preview: Bath Rugby vs Leicester
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyOne of English Rugby's great rivalries resumes in front of the TNT Sports cameras on Saturday, as Bath Rugby host Leicester Tigers at the Rec. There is a spring in Bath's step, following successive wins...
Sale Sharks look to make it Three wins in as many games
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAlex Sanderson has made three changes to his Sharks line-up to face Exeter Chiefs on Saturday (3pm KO) as veteran Ross Harrison replaces Si McIntyre in the front row, while Nathan Langdon makes...
Freddie Clarke: Depth of Gloucester squad showing in unbeaten start, says flanker
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe depth within the Gloucester squad this season is greater than it has ever been, says flanker Freddie Clarke. The Cherry and Whites are unbeaten after seven games in all competitions so far in the...
On This Day in 2008 – Steve Borthwick named England captain by Martin Johnson
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbySteve Borthwick was appointed England captain on this day in 2008 as manager Martin Johnson placed his faith in the Saracens lock forward. Borthwick had been skipper three times earlier in the year when...
