Monye full of praise as wrecking-ball Willis scoops top award
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWasps back-row dynamo Jack Willis has been named as the Premiership’s Player of the Month. Former England international winger Ugo Monye was full of praise for the 23 year old’s latest...
Owen Farrell walks in Johhny Sexton's boots
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyOwen Farrell is helping Saracens prepare for the Champions Cup quarter-final against Leinster by assuming Johnny Sexton’s role in training this week despite his suspension. The...
Owen Farrell plays Johnny Sexton role to help Saracens prepare for Leinster
6 years ago by The GuardianSuspended Farrell running opposition plays in trainingAlex Goode or Manu Vunipola will come in at fly-halfOwen Farrell is steeling his Saracens teammates for their Champions Cup quarter-final against Leinster...
McCall ponders Vunipola at 10 for Leinster game
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe suspension of England stand-off Owen Farrell has Saracens boss Mark McCall plotting the immediate future of the fly-half berth in his team. "We’ve got two choices - to move Goodey (Alex...
Brave Blossoms cancel all activities for 2020
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Japan Rugby Football Union confirmed Monday that the Brave Blossoms will not be in action in 2020, citing a lack of preparation needed to take on Tier 1 nations and continued uncertainty regarding...
Dylan Hartley: Rugby hurts but I am healed
6 years ago by Rugby WorldSo runs the last line of former England captain Dylan Hartley's new autobiography, a book that Rugby World finds delightfully 'grubby'. Here's our review of The HurtDistinguished career: Dylan Hartley...
Victor Matfield offers thoughts on 2021 Lions Tour
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyDuring an interview with SA Rugby Podcast, 2007 World Cup winner Victor Matfield pointed out some noteworthy similarities, regarding the Springboks, between the 2009 Lions tour to South Africa and the...
Stuart Lancaster steels Leinster for 'far from broken' Saracens backlash
6 years ago by The GuardianThe former England head coach will not be underestimating the task facing the Irish side in their Champions Cup quarter-final, saying of relegated Saracens: ‘This is their last dance’ When asked if...
WATCH: Cheslin Kolbe skins the La Rochelle defence to score a blinder
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyCheslin Kolbe got Toulouse off to a perfect start on Saturday against La Rochelle scoring in the 11th minute of the game as he strolled in from a neat set-piece. However, the Springbok...
Premiership | Sale Sharks v Bath line ups and preview
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe plucky Bath outfit will march on AJ Bell Stadium on Sunday with the goal of breaking into the top four on the standings as they attempt to outfox a sturdy Sale Sharks. Bath have had a good...
