Joe Schmidt accuses England of 'gamesmanship' ahead of victory over Australia
2 months ago by Ultimate RugbyJoe Schmidt said he is "disappointed" at what he perceives to be "gamesmanship" from England in the build-up to Saturday's victory over Australia. England saw off Australia 25-7 at the Allianz Stadium...
England team to play Australia
3 months ago by Ultimate RugbyEngland’s opening fixture of the 2025 Quilter Nations Series sees Maro Itoje named as captain with Ellis Genge, George Ford and Jamie George supporting as vice-captains. The match marks a significant...
Disciplinary: Luke Cowan-Dickie overturned
3 months ago by Ultimate RugbyThe case of Luke Cowan-Dickie, Sale Sharks, was heard on papers by an independent panel chaired by Daniel Gore (Chair), Becky Essex and Tony Wheat. Luke Cowan-Dickie was shown a 20-minute...
Borthwick names squad for three-day training camp
3 months ago by Ultimate RugbyEngland Rugby head coach Steve Borthwick has named his squad for a three-day training camp ahead of the forthcoming Quilter Nations Series. The squad assembled on Sunday 19th October and will train...
One change for Sale ahead of Saracens clash
3 months ago by Ultimate RugbyAlex Sanderson makes just one change to his Sale Sharks side for the trip to London to face Saracens, with Tom O’Flaherty replacing Joe Carpenter (ankle) at full-back. Otherwise it’s the same...
Louw and Woodman to earn first Prem start for Sale
3 months ago by Ultimate RugbySummer signing Marius Louw and Sharks Academy graduate Tristan Woodman will make their first Gallagher Prem starts, while British and Irish Lion Luke Cowan-Dickie returns as Alex Sanderson makes four changes...
Borthwick names 36-player squad for three-day training camp
4 months ago by Ultimate RugbyEngland Rugby head coach Steve Borthwick has named a 36-player squad for a three-day training camp ahead of the forthcoming Quilter Autumn Nations Series.The squad assembles today (Sunday 14th September)...
Borthwick confirms 25 Enhanced Elite Player Squad contracts
5 months ago by Ultimate RugbyEngland Men’s head coach Steve Borthwick has today announced the 25 players to have been awarded enhanced Elite Player Squad (EPS) contracts for the 2025/26 season. The contracts form part of...
Farrell Eyes Changes as Lions Aim for Historic Series Sweep Against Wallabies
6 months ago by Ultimate RugbyBritish & Irish Lions head coach Andy Farrell is expected to ring the changes for the third and final Test against Australia, with several players carrying injuries and the series already sealed following...
Lions team news talking points ahead of the first Test
6 months ago by Ultimate RugbyThe time for talking is almost over with the first Test in the Qatar Airways British & Irish Lions Tour to Australia 2025 just days away. Speculation has been rife for weeks – maybe even months...
