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World Cup winning head coach John Mitchell commits future to the Red Roses

2 weeks ago by Ultimate Rugby

Rugby World Cup-winning head coach John Mitchell has signed a long-term contract with the Red Roses. The World Rugby Coach of the Year, who led England to World Cup glory in 2025, has committed his future...

England squad update

2 weeks ago by Ultimate Rugby

Jack Kenningham (Harlequins) has been called into the England training squad ahead of the 2026 Guinness Men’s Six Nations Championship.Ben Curry (Sale Sharks) and Fin Baxter (Harlequins) will not...

Le Roux Pays Glowing Tribute To His Old Pal Pollard

2 weeks ago by Ultimate Rugby

Willie le Roux has hailed his long-time playing pal Handre Pollard as “a proper trooper” and “a general.”   The Springboks duo go back a long way, having been team-mates...

Guinness Men’s Six Nations has been defining rugby since 1883

2 weeks ago by Ultimate Rugby

Edinburgh, the birthplace of international rugby, became the setting for the annual showpiece launch event to kick off the 143rd edition of the iconic Guinness Men’s Six Nations. Bringing together...

Scarlets Skipper’s Superpowers Earn Him Wales Recall

3 weeks ago by Ultimate Rugby

It was way back in 2020 that Josh Macleod was first called up by Wales.   But, some six years on, he still only has the four caps to his name.   To a large extent, that’s down to...

Team News | Sharks V Northampton Saints

3 weeks ago by Ultimate Rugby

A host of familiar names return to the Sharks side after injury as Alex Sanderson makes nine changes to his side for the visit of Gallagher Prem leaders Northampton Saints on Saturday (KO 5.30pm, live...

Five changes for Saints ahead of Sale Sharks trip

3 weeks ago by Ultimate Rugby

Northampton Saints head back into the Gallagher PREM this weekend, travelling to Sale Sharks for the final league match before the 2026 Guinness Six Nations gets underway.   Phil Dowson makes five...

England Rugby's 2026 Six Nations squad announced

3 weeks ago by Ultimate Rugby

England men’s head coach Steve Borthwick has named a 36-player training squad for the forthcoming 2026 Guinness Men’s Six Nations Championship. Maro Itoje has been named captain of the squad,...

Whiffin confirms Wales U20 Six Nations squad

3 weeks ago by Ultimate Rugby

Head coach Richard Whiffin has named a 40-strong Wales squad for the 2026 U20 Six Nations with Gloucester back row Deian Gwynne and Cardiff Rugby centre Steffan Emanuel confirmed as co-captains.   They...

One more year for Jamie George

3 weeks ago by Ultimate Rugby

Jamie George has signed a new one year contract at Saracens, which will be his final year in professional rugby.  The legendary hooker, who graduated from the academy has gone on to captain...