Smith to earn 50th cap in Champions Cup opener against Castres
1 day ago by Ultimate RugbyFin Smith will mark a half-century of appearances for Northampton Saints as the men this weekend in Black, Green and Gold kick-off their Investec Champions Cup campaign against Castres Olympique...
Borthwick taking positives from 'frustrating' Autumn Series
1 week ago by Ultimate RugbyEngland ensured they ended 2024 on a high note as they claimed a 59-14 victory over Japan, and coach Steve Borthwick is taking the positives from a difficult Autumn Nations Series. Borthwick's team lost...
Match Preview: Japan vs England
1 week ago by Ultimate RugbyEngland conclude their autumn internationals against Japan at Twickenham. Steve Borthwick's side are bidding to end a frustrating campaign on a positive note after defeats against New Zealand, Australia...
England Squad Update
2 weeks ago by Ultimate RugbyCadan Murley (Harlequins) and Tom Curry (Sale Sharks) have been called up to England’s 36-player squad, replacing Elliot Daly (Saracens) and Charlie Ewels (Bath Rugby) as preparations begin for the...
Sleightholme extends Saints stay
2 weeks ago by Ultimate RugbyOllie Sleightholme has signed a contract extension which sees the England winger remain at cinch Stadium at Franklin’s Gardens for the foreseeable future, Northampton Saints today announce. Sleightholme...
Borthwick concedes 'these are painful days' after Springboks defeat
2 weeks ago by Ultimate RugbySteve Borthwick was left "incredibly disappointed and frustrated" following England's defeat by South Africa, conceding "these are painful days". England suffered their fifth successive Test...
Springboks scramble to triumph over England
3 weeks ago by Ultimate RugbyThe South Africans had to absorb huge pressure from the Red Roses in a match where both sides had plenty of opportunities to seal the deal. Despite poor discipline that yielded a yellow card late in the...
England Player Ratings
3 weeks ago by Ultimate RugbyEngland suffered yet another loss as they fell to the Springboks and again lost a game they feel they should have won. Here are the player ratings Ellis Genge: 5 | Ok at scrum time but was not...
England side to play Springboks
3 weeks ago by Ultimate RugbyHead coach Steve Borthwick has named his team to face South Africa at Allianz Stadium on Saturday 16 November. There are four changes to the starting side that was narrowly beaten by Australia...
'Brutal' Australia review exactly what England needed, says Sleightholme
3 weeks ago by Ultimate RugbyOllie Sleightholme described England's review of their late defeat to Australia as "brutal", but insisted it was exactly what the squad needed. England had led by 12 points and then trailed by 10...
