Gatland covers his bases with 35-player standby list - report
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyBritish and Irish Lions boss Warren Gatland has decided to place more than 30 players on his standby list for the 2021 Lions Tour to South Africa. In April, Gatland sent out more than 70 invitations...
Danny Care affected by Lions squad omission
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyDanny Care says missing out on selection for the British and Irish Lions affected his performance for Harlequins against Wasps on Sunday. "I found it really hard to get up for it mentally...
London Irish declare intention to launch top-flight women’s team
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyLondon Irish Rugby Football Club has declared its intention to launch a team to enter the top-flight of the women’s game. Preparations are underway with a view to formally applying for a place in...
'Saxons' nickname to be scrapped for England's Second XV
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyEngland’s second XV will no longer be known as the ‘Saxons’. After a review conducted by the RFU, the name was found to be ‘inappropriate’ and unreflective of a diverse society. An...
England U20 prop extends contract with Worcester
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWorcester Warriors loosehead prop Lewis Holsey has extended his stay at the club with an extension of contract. The promising front-ranker has been included in the England U20 squad for...
Mike Brown foul play may herald end of Quins career
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFormer England fullback Mike Brown has surprised many in the rugby fraternity after his action over the weekend could put a premature end to his Harlequins career. Brown was issued a red...
Wasps sign Bath lock Elliott Stooke
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWasps have announced the signing of England second-row Elliott Stooke, who will join the Club at the end of the season from Bath Rugby. The 27-year-old, who has...
Springboks to resume international action against Georgia
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Springboks will make their much-anticipated return to international action in July when the world champions host Georgia in a historic two-match series, which is part of a bumper World Rugby midyear...
England Rugby summer fixtures confirmed
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyEngland Rugby has confirmed its men's senior team fixtures for the summer which will be a series of three home matches. Eddie Jones’ side will play two Test matches against USA and...
Ellis Genge warns Lions of Jasper Wiese
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyLeicester Tigers and England loosehead prop Ellis Genge has issued a friendly warning to the recently-named British & Irish Lions squad (for which he missed out on selection) to be wary of the abilities...
