Women's 6 Nations Highlights: France Women Vs England Women
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyEngland hold on to defeat host France by just two points after the match was abandoned with 20 minutes to spare after the floodlights went out at Stadium Lille Métropole. After a tight first...
England & Ireland to face USA Eagles in July tests
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyIn the wake of Ireland’s tour to Fiji being cancelled amid Covid-19 concerns, it has been confirmed that Andy Farrell’s charges will meet the USA Eagles in Dublin for a test on 10 July. In...
10 Famous British & Irish Lions Bolters
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe term “bolter” has its origins in horse racing and describes a horse who pulls a surprise on the rest of the field by coming out of nowhere to snatch victory. In the British...
Seven players who may have enough credit with Warren Gatland to make the Lions squad
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyBritish and Irish Lions head coach Warren Gatland will be naming the 36 players who will tour to South Africa on Friday. With the squad announcement coming up, we take a look at seven players...
2021 British and Irish Lions Tour: Predicting the 36-man squad
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWarren Gatland selected 41 players to tour New Zealand four years ago but his preparation for the tour to South Africa will be vastly different. The British and Irish Lions have a shorter tour to...
Alun Wyn Jones expected to be named Lions captain
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyIt is widely expected that Welsh stalwart Alun Wyn Jones will be named captain of Warren Gatland’s British & Irish Lions squad to be announced on Thursday. The three main names...
England scrumhalf makes himself unavailable for Lions
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyEngland scrumhalf Ben Youngs has ruled himself out of contention for the Lions tour to South Africa in July, highlighting that is his wish to spend more time with his family. The 31...
Springboks hit hardest by Covid-19, says Kolbe
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyElectric Toulouse and Springbok winger Cheslin Kolbe feels that South Africa has been hit hardest by Covid-19. Kolbe, as well as the rest of the Springbok outfit, last played international...
Poppy Cleall - 2021 Player of the Championship
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyCleall was nominated for the award alongside fellow England forward Zoe Aldcroft and Caroline Boujard of France by a panel featuring the head coaches, captains and an equal representation of members of...
English rugby and cricket join football in social media boycott
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyRugby and cricket in England have pledged to follow football clubs in a four-day social media silence in protest against online abuse. English rugby and cricket will follow football...
