Ford and Genge settle Leicester disputes as Premiership gears for contact drills
6 years ago by The GuardianEngland internationals have signed new contracts with TigersPremiership play-off final set for 24 October but venue unknownPremiership clubs will resume full training on Monday before the season’s restart...
Swing Low, Sweet Chariot makes me feel uncomfortable, says Maro Itoje
6 years ago by The GuardianPeople should be educated about it, says England lockSong is rooted in US slavery and was written in 1860sMaro Itoje has revealed the England rugby anthem Swing Low, Sweet Chariot makes him feel “uncomfortable”...
Biggar, Lawes & Ludlam among a host re-signing with Saints
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbySeven internationals are amongst those to pen new deals, with England’s Courtney Lawes, Lewis Ludlam, Teimana Harrison, Piers Francis and George Furbank joining Wales fly-half Dan Biggar and Scotland...
Manu Tuilagi, George Ford among players facing Leicester Tigers axe
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyEllis Genge, George Ford, Manu Tuilagi, Greg Bateman and Kyle Eastmond are among the few Leicester Tigers players who could be stood down at the club following their refusal to agree pay cuts, according...
RFU's autumn Test plans hit impasse with Premiership clubs
6 years ago by The GuardianHome unions hope to stage eight-team tournamentEngland’s July tour to Japan may be cancelledPlans for an expanded autumn fixture list, in which England could play up to seven Tests later this year, have...
10 Great Sledges in Rugby
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFans and players love a good verbal joust on the pitch from time to time. While more common in the sphere of, say, cricket, a bit of sledging is no foreign concept on the rugby field. We take a look at...
Oupa Mohoje signs a contract extension at the Cheetahs
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Cheetahs have confirmed that 29-year-old flanker Oupa Mohoje’s contract has been extended until 31 May 2021. The experienced Mohoje captained the South African A side...
REPORT: Leicester Tigers could face mass player exodus
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyLeicester Tigers could lose as many as 12 players including a number of England internationals if a new deal is not agreed by Tuesday according to a report by Charlie Morgan at...
Joe Marler and Ellis Genge stoke fire with Premiership Rugby tweets
6 years ago by Rugby DumpEngland front row pair Joe Marler and Ellis Genge have taken aim at Premiership Rugby after the fiasco between London Irish and Gloucester. The West Country club appointed George Skivington as their new...
Saracens captain Brad Barritt to leave the club after 12 years
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbySaracens captain and centre Brad Barritt has signed a contract extension with the club that will see he remain with the side until the end of the 2019/20 season which will be the former England centre's...
