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Joe Marler injury blow adds to England worries

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Steve Borthwick has front-row concerns ahead of the Six Nations.   England prop Joe Marler has been ruled out of Harlequins’ Investec Champions Cup clash against Cardiff as his arm injury...

Munster must win ‘all-or-nothing’ clash in Toulon

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Coach praises development of Jack Crowley, whose importance is growing as Joey Carbery nears departure It’s January and it’s the Champions Cup, so in time-honoured fashion Munster’s hopes...

WATCH: Referee fractures three ribs in Premiership fixture

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Referee Tom Foley fractured three ribs after being caught in a collision between Exeter Chiefs and Leicester Tigers players, it has been revealed. Just before Christmas, Foley found himself a little...

Jamie George says Saracens face ‘very big loss’ if Owen Farrell joins Racing 92

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

George is a leading candidate to replace his 32-year-old team-mate as England captain. Owen Farrell’s service to English rugby has given him the right to leave Saracens on his own terms, according...

Steve Borthwick: New contracts will not allow me to control club playing time

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Up to 25 of the contracts will be given to leading squad members chosen by Borthwick. England have yet to finalise the details of their ‘hybrid contracts’ but Steve Borthwick has revealed...

A look at round four in Japans Rugby League One

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Division One – Spears Slide Continues Things aren’t getting any better for Kubota Spears Funabashi Tokyo Bay. Today’s 24-20 loss to Toshiba Brave Lupus Tokyo has left the defending champions...

Owen Farrell makes French move

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Report in France claims Farrell will join Parisian side at start of next season England captain Owen Farrell has agreed to join French club Racing 92 next season, Midi Olympique newspaper reported on...

Meet Jack Walsh: The rugby wanderer who is loving life in Wales and the BKT URC

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

From New South Wales to South Wales, via days in Devon, it’s been some rugby journey for the American-born Jack Walsh. It’s one which has brought him to a country, a team and a league he loves,...

Ospreys announce Lance Bradley as the new CEO

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Ospreys are delighted to announce Lance Bradley as the new CEO, effective Monday 8 January 2024. The appointment comes after Ospreys’ ownership, Y11 Sport & Media, led an extensive recruitment...

Saints name side for trip to Exeter Chiefs

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Phil Dowson has named his first side of 2024, with Northampton Saints travelling to Exeter Chiefs in Round 11 of the Gallagher Premiership this Saturday (6 January, kick-off: 3pm).  The men in Black,...