Farrell: Toulon defeat needs to spur Saracens on
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbySaracens captain Owen Farrell could not hide his disappointment after going down 25-16 to RC Toulon in the Challenge Cup semi-final on Saturday. Toulon got off to the perfect start with a try...
Preview: Little to separate Toulon and Saracens
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbySomething will have to give in Saturday’s EPCR Challenge Cup semi-final at the Stade Félix Mayol on Saturday night, with both sides having won three of their previous six meetings in European...
Saracens seal Challenge Cup semi-final after crushing Gloucester
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbySaracens booked their place in the Challenge Cup semi-finals claiming a 44-15 win over Gloucester Rugby at Kingsholm on Friday night. Saracens will play the winner of the last...
Maro Itoje returns for Saracens' Challenge Cup quarter-final
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyMaro Itoje returns in one of three changes to Saracens' starting XV from the side that beat Worcester Warriors last weekend. Eroni Mawi, Jamie George and Vincent Koch continue in an unchanged...
Milestone match for Billy Vunipola against Worcester Warriors
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyEngland and Saracens no.8 Billy Vunipola will make his 150th appearance for his Club on Saturday afternoon. Vunipola will bring up another landmark as Sarries head to Sixways looking to take...
Just One Current England Star Makes Sir Ian McGeechan's All-Time England XV
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyBritish and Irish Lions legend Sir Ian McGeechan has selected his all-time England XV in his latest column for the Telegraph. Just one of Eddie Jones' current England players makes McGeechan's...
On This Day: The St Patrick's Day Grand Slam!
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyOn this day in 2018, Ireland were ruthless as they claimed their third Grand Slam at Twickenham, Jacob Stockdale scoring a record-breaking try in a win over England. Jacob Stockdale made...
England 15-32 Ireland: Farrell's side stay in title hunt after early Ewels red card
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyEngland put up an incredible fight a man down after a nightmare start, but it is Ireland who remain in contention for the title. Charlie Ewels was sent off after only 82 seconds as Ireland...
Six Nations: The Breakdown – Galthie's France two steps from Grand Slam glory as England eye Paris decider
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFrance are rolling towards a possible Grand Slam as they arrive in Cardiff for game four in their Six Nations mission, but Fabien Galthie's team must not switch off now. The championship...
Explained: World Rugby Rankings
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe men’s and women’s World Rugby Rankings are calculated using a points exchange system, in which sides take points off each other based on the match result. Whatever...
