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Six Nations Countdown: The record-breaking boot of Jonny Wilkinson

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

With only 11 days to go before the commencement of the 2023 Six Nations Championship, our focus today falls on the great Jonny Wilkinson and the vast ability of his boot(s), which saw him attain the Championship...

Elliot Daly and Jamie George withdrawn from England squad

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Elliot Daly (hamstring) and Jamie George (concussion) have been withdrawn from the England squad, which is preparing for the Guinness Six Nations, through injury.    Jamie Blamire and Ollie...

Jamie Hodgson called into Scotland squad as Jonny Gray stays at home

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Edinburgh’s second-row forward Jamie Hodgson has been called into the Scotland squad amid fitness concerns over Jonny Gray.   Squad Update: Jamie Hodgson has joined the training camp in...

Leicester Tigers sign Tom Whiteley on long-term deal

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Leicester Tigers have signed Tom Whiteley from Bristol Bears on a long-term deal.   The 27-year-old will join Tigers this week after agreeing an early release with the Bears.   Whiteley played...

Courtney Lawes and George McGuigan withdrawn from England squad

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Courtney Lawes (calf) and George McGuigan (knee) have withdrawn through injury from the England squad who meet today for a Guinness Six Nations training camp.    Tom Dunn and David Ribbans...

Freddie Burns signs for the Highanders

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

English first-five Freddie Burns will join the Highlanders for the 2023 edition of DHL Super Rugby Pacific. Burns, currently playing for Leicester Tigers in the English Premiership has agreed terms with...

France name 36-player squad for the 2023 U20s Six Nations

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

France U20s have named 36 players for the Under-20s Six Nations starting from January 25, 2023.     "After using 43 players in last season's Six Nations Tournament, we have decided to...

Six Nations Countdown: The Championship's finest fifteens

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

The countdown to the 2023 Six Nations Championship continues. With 15 days to go, we take a look at some of the most celebrated fullbacks to have graced the tournament with their abilities.   Leigh...

Baxter backs Nowell to bounce back

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Exeter Chiefs Director of Rugby, Rob Baxter, is confident Jack Nowell has what it takes to force his way back into the selection plans of New England head coach Steve Borthwick.   Cornishman Nowell,...

Hogg should be fit for Six Nations

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Scotland star Stuart Hogg’s injury situation has been described as “an improving picture” as the countdown to this season’s Guinness Six Nations continues.   Hogg has missed...