Billy Burns & Stuart McCloskey start for Ireland
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Ireland Coaching Team have named the side to play Georgia in the Guinness Series at Aviva Stadium on Sunday. The uncapped Shane Daly is included in a much changed match day 23 that will again...
Williams & Tompkins start against England
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWales Captain Alun Wyn Jones returns to the starting line-up to face England at Parc y Scarlets on Saturday. Jones will pack down alongside Jake Ball in the second-row behind an all-Scarlets front-row...
George Ford back for England v Wales battle in only change from Ireland romp
5 years ago by The GuardianFord in at fly-half for Saturday’s Autumn Nations Cup gameEngland captain Owen Farrell joins Henry Slade in the centresEngland have named George Ford at fly-half in their only change for Saturday’s...
Six-Two split on the bench as George Ford returns to the England starting line up
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyEddie Jones has named his England team for their key Autumn Nations Cup tie against Wales this weekend. England will travel to Llanelli, where they will take on the hosts at Parc y Scarlets on Saturday...
Bealham: It’s An Opportunity To Test Ourselves Against A Quality Pack
5 years ago by Irish Rugby NewsVersatile Ireland prop Finlay Bealham is anticipating a stern examination from Georgia in Sunday’s Guinness Series and Autumn Nations Cup game at the Aviva Stadium. Traditionally a tighthead, a calf...
McCloskey Determined To ‘Go Out And Really Deliver’
5 years ago by Irish Rugby NewsAfter waiting patiently in the wings for the past few weeks, Ulster centre Stuart McCloskey is ready to resume his international career with Ireland. A debutant at inside centre in a 2016 Six Nations clash...
15 years ago today: Alesana Tuilagi v Lewis Moody fight
5 years ago by Ultimate Rugby15 years ago today, England flanker Lewis Moody was sent off for fighting during England's 40-3 win over Samoa at Twickenham. Moody engaged in a scrap with Leicester team-mate Alesana Tuilagi...
England ready to turn to George Ford and Joe Marler for Wales showdown
5 years ago by The GuardianProp Marler could make first appearance since MarchEddie Jones pondering starting Ford at fly-half in LlanelliAs England’s defensive juggernaut rolls west towards Wales questions remain over what attacking...
"I think he can become a lot better. I would say he probably has five golden years still ahead of him."
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyEngland forward's coach Matt Proudfoot says Maro Itoje could be at the start of "five golden years" as he enters the prime of his career. Itoje is expected to go on the 2021 British and Irish...
Joe Marler in contention for Welsh test
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyEngland assistant coach Matt Proudfoot has confirmed that Harlequins prop Joe Marler is in contention to face Wales in Autumn Nations Cup this weekend. Marler has missed the Autumn Nations...
