Stuart Hogg to skipper B&I Lions in Tour opener
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyStuart Hogg (Exeter Chiefs, Scotland) will captain The British & Irish Lions in the opening match of the 2021 Castle Lager Lions Series when the tourists take on The Lions this Saturday (kick-off...
U20 Six Nations: England names squad to face Ireland
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyEngland men’s U20 head coach Alan Dickens has named his side to play Ireland on Thursday in the third round of the U20 Six Nations (KO 8pm BST LIVE on EnglandRugby.com, England Rugby Facebook, Six...
Wasps confirm the signing of All Blacks and Hurricanes flanker
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWasps have announced the signing of All Black and Hurricanes lock and flanker Vaea Fifita, who will join the Club for next season from the New Zealand Rugby Union. The 29-year-old...
Premiership expansion plans approved
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe RFU has approved the expansion of the Premiership to 14 teams in the 2022-23 season with a temporary pause on relegation. It is hoped that the decision will bring some financial stability...
Ben Morris signs new deal with Wasps
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWasps have announced that back rower Ben Morris has extended his contract with the club. The 29-year-old is approaching a half-century of Wasps appearances since joining from...
Four Harlequins called into England squad
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFour members of the Premiership-winning Harlequins team now have even more reason to celebrate after call-ups to the national squad. Marcus Smith, Joe Marchant, Jack Kenningham and...
Matt Dawson looks on the bright side of AWJ's withdrawal
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFormer England and Lions international Matt Dawson has hinted that the loss of inspirational captain Alun Wyn Jones may be a blessing in disguise as the Lions prepare to take on the World Champion Springboks. Jones...
USA forced into changes with MacGinty and Lamositele sidelined
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyUSA head coach Gary Gold has confirmed changes for the USA Men’s XVs National Team’s tests against England and Ireland. With AJ MacGinty out, Bryce Campbell has been named...
23 uncapped players included in Eddie Jones' squad to face USA and Canada
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyEddie Jones has named his final squad for England’s two upcoming Test matches. England will take on USA on Sunday 4 July (2pm KO) and Canada on Saturday 10 July (3pm KO), with both games at...
How the Springboks could line up against Georgia
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyJacques Nienaber takes control of his first test match as the Springboks head coach on Friday when the World Champions take on Georgia. Having taken over from Rassie Erasmus after the...
