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Tigers release Hardwick issuing a three line statement

4 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Leicester Tigers have issued a three-line statement confirming that Tom Hardwick is no longer a member of the club.      "Leicester Tigers can confirm Tom Hardwick is...

Ntamack and Vakatawa return for Le Crunch

4 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Fabien Galthie has welcomed the return of star centre Virimi Vakatawa and flyhalf Romain Ntamack for France's visit to Twickenham on Saturday.   Vakatawa returns straight to the starting XV while...

Eddie Jones names his side to face France

4 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Eddie Jones has named his side for this weekend’s Guinness Six Nations match against France.   England will host Les Bleus at Twickenham Stadium, in their penultimate championship fixture,...

Six Nations confirms the completion of £365 million deal

4 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Six Nations Rugby, the official organising body of the Six Nations Championships and Autumn Internationals, has confirmed the completion of a long-term strategic partnership with CVC Fund VII,...

How France Could Line Up Against England

4 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Fabien Galthie will have to make a few changes to his side that beat Ireland in round two of the Six Nations.  Due to a covid outbreak in the French camp, the clash against Scotland in round three...

Fresh COVID concerns in the French camp after a round of Top 14 action - report

4 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

The French national team have been dealt yet another blow COVID scare according to a report by RMC Sport.    Anthony Bouthier and Paul Willemse are reportedly under strict surveillance...

Ben Youngs believes that Antoine Dupont will change 'the way that nines play the game'

4 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Ahead of England's clash with France at Twickenham this weekend, veteran scrumhalf Ben Youngs spoke highly of his opposite number Antoine Dupont.   Youngs, 31, believes that he will be...

SBW to hang up the boots and pull on the gloves

4 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Rugby appears to have seen the last of the mercurial talents of Sonny Bill Williams.   The 35 year-old, two-time World Cup winning All Black switched codes from rugby union to league in 2020 when...

Tom Curry sticks up for England side

4 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Industrious England openside flanker Tom Curry has come out in stout defence of his team and coach amid much criticism levelled at Eddie Jones’ charges after a relatively poor Six Nations competition...

Bernard Le Roux out of England clash

4 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

France lock Bernard Le Roux will take no part in Les Bleus’ clash against England in Round 4, according to a statement issued by the FFR.   Strangely, no reasons have been given for Le Roux’s...