One change for Sale ahead of Saracens clash
1 month ago by Ultimate RugbyAlex Sanderson makes just one change to his Sale Sharks side for the trip to London to face Saracens, with Tom O’Flaherty replacing Joe Carpenter (ankle) at full-back. Otherwise it’s the same...
Louw and Woodman to earn first Prem start for Sale
1 month ago by Ultimate RugbySummer signing Marius Louw and Sharks Academy graduate Tristan Woodman will make their first Gallagher Prem starts, while British and Irish Lion Luke Cowan-Dickie returns as Alex Sanderson makes four changes...
Borthwick names 36-player squad for three-day training camp
2 months ago by Ultimate RugbyEngland Rugby head coach Steve Borthwick has named a 36-player squad for a three-day training camp ahead of the forthcoming Quilter Autumn Nations Series.The squad assembles today (Sunday 14th September)...
Borthwick confirms 25 Enhanced Elite Player Squad contracts
3 months ago by Ultimate RugbyEngland Men’s head coach Steve Borthwick has today announced the 25 players to have been awarded enhanced Elite Player Squad (EPS) contracts for the 2025/26 season. The contracts form part of...
Farrell Eyes Changes as Lions Aim for Historic Series Sweep Against Wallabies
4 months ago by Ultimate RugbyBritish & Irish Lions head coach Andy Farrell is expected to ring the changes for the third and final Test against Australia, with several players carrying injuries and the series already sealed following...
Lions team news talking points ahead of the first Test
4 months ago by Ultimate RugbyThe time for talking is almost over with the first Test in the Qatar Airways British & Irish Lions Tour to Australia 2025 just days away. Speculation has been rife for weeks – maybe even months...
Lions Battle Stats | Four most involved forwards on attack
4 months ago by Ultimate RugbyThe game has evolved and we are seeing more and more how forwards are utilized for something more than just 'trucking it up'. We highlight the four forwards that have the highest involvement on attack...
Farrell lauds Lions' 'team performance' ahead of first Australia Test
4 months ago by Ultimate RugbyBritish and Irish Lions coach Andy Farrell was delighted with how his team performed as a unit in their final game before their first Test against Australia. Farrell watched on as the Lions romped...
AUNZ Invitational 0-48 British and Irish Lions: Van der Merwe stars in statement win
4 months ago by Ultimate RugbyThe British and Irish Lions made it five wins from five ahead of their first Test against Australia with an emphatic 48-0 victory over AUNZ Invitational on Saturday. Duhan van der Merwe scored a...
Andy Farrell gives an update on Luke Cowan-Dickie
4 months ago by Ultimate RugbyAndy Farrell gives an update on Luke Cowan-Dickie Andy Farrell gives an update on Luke Cowan-Dickie 🗣️ pic.twitter.com/7lFzpcWuaP — Sky Sports Rugby Union (@SkySportsRugby) July 12, 2025