Marcus Smith signs first senior professional contract
8 years ago by Ultimate RugbyHarlequins have secured the signature of one of England's most promising young talents with Marcus Smith signing his first senior professional contract with the club. The 18-year-old has had a...
Eddie Jones, Dylan Hartley and the imperceptible art of captaincy | The Breakdown
8 years ago by The GuardianThe England coach’s choice of captain remains controversial but, as Sam Warburton and Gareth Edwards have proved, great leadership is about much more than what happens on the pitchA captain leads but...
Wednesday Evening Round Up
8 years ago by Ultimate RugbyGloucester sign Banahan from Bath Gloucester Rugby has confirmed that experienced back Matt Banahan will switch West Country allegiances this summer, making the move from Bath Rugby. Banahan has racked...
Saints duo sign new deals
8 years ago by Northampton SaintsNorthampton Saints have announced that first-team players Tom Collins and Lewis Ludlam have signed new deals to remain at Franklin’s Gardens. Collins, 23, and 22-year-old Ludlam have both...
Gloucester sign Banahan from Bath
8 years ago by Ultimate RugbyGloucester Rugby has confirmed that experienced back Matt Banahan will switch West Country allegiances this summer, making the move from Bath Rugby. The Jersey-born flyer operates mainly on the wing,...
Six Nations U23 XV To Watch Out For
8 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe 2018 Six Nations kicks off in less than a month when Wales host Scotland at the Principality Stadium. Reigning champions England will begin the tournament as short-priced favourites to capture a historic...
Harlequins quartet sign new deals
8 years ago by Harlequins RugbyHarlequins Rugby have announced that academy members Gabriel Ibitoye, Dino Lamb, Niall Saunders and Calum Walters have all extended their time at the club. Confirming their new contracts, Harlequins...
Joe Marler to miss England’s Italy and Wales games after six-week ban
8 years ago by The Guardian• Harlequins prop punished following red card in defeat at Sale• Suspension to 20 February rules Marler out of two Six Nations gamesJoe Marler has been ruled out of England’s first two Six Nations...
Conor O'Shea names 34-man Italy training squad
8 years ago by Italy RugbyItaly coach Conor O'Shea has named a 34-man training squad that come together in Rome on 21 January in preparation for the 2018 6 Nations. The Azzurri meet for the first time in less than...
Owen Farrell deserved writers’ award and has time to eclipse Jonny Wilkinson | Robert Kitson
8 years ago by The GuardianSaracens fly-half scooped the award on Monday and has the personality and the game to even emulate England’s metronomic hero of the 2003 World CupEvery year since 1976 the Rugby Writers’ Club has made...
