Lee Blackett joins England Men’s coaching team
2 months ago by Ultimate RugbySteve Borthwick has announced a restructuring of his England men’s coaching team ahead of the 2025 Quilter Nations Series, including the appointment of Lee Blackett as attack coach, and a new role...
Mike Brown to retire at season's end
6 months ago by Ultimate RugbyMike Brown will retire from professional rugby at the conclusion of the 24/25 season. The 39-year-old will bring down the curtain on a 20-year professional career which has seen him make 430...
Blackett and McGuigan to join England coaching team for tour of Argentina and US
7 months ago by Ultimate RugbyEngland Rugby has today announced that Lee Blackett and Byron McGuigan will join Steve Borthwick’s coaching team for the upcoming summer tour to Argentina and the United States. Blackett, currently...
British & Irish Lions assistant coaches named for tour down under
8 months ago by Ultimate RugbyThe British & Irish Lions confirmed the appointment of five new Assistant Coaches. Head Coach Andy Farrell bolstered his Lions backroom team with hires from three different Unions. John Dalziel (Scotland),...
Pressure to win for England is a 'privilege', says Wigglesworth
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbySenior England coach Richard Wigglesworth believes that the pressure to win matches is part of the privilege of playing for the national team. England face world champions South Africa at the Allianz...
England coach Richard Wigglesworth uncertain about Felix Jones' role in preparations for South Africa clash.
1 year ago by The Irish TimesEngland's players and assistant coach Richard Wigglesworth have had no communication with Felix Jones ahead of Saturday's match against South Africa, despite his inside knowledge of the Springboks. Jones...
Wigglesworth promoted to Senior Assistant Coach for England
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyEngland Rugby can confirm that Richard Wigglesworth has been promoted to senior assistant coach. The 41-year-old, who initially joined the coaching set-up as an assistant to head coach Steve Borthwick,...
Ben Earl’s ‘ceiling is way off’ as England star strives to become ‘world class’
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyBen Earl is unsatisfied with his rampaging display against Ireland as his pursuit of becoming world class demands he develops into the complete back row. England’s number eight was named official...
Immanuel Feyi-Waboso smart to report concussion symptoms – Richard Wigglesworth
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyEngland wing Immanuel Feyi-Waboso has prioritised his health over the prospect of facing France after self-reporting symptoms of concussion. Attack coach Richard Wigglesworth revealed Feyi-Waboso has...
Danny Care keen to ‘have some fun’ if he wins 100th England cap against Ireland
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyDanny Care was presented with his national academy report in anticipation of his 100th cap and the England scrum-half jokes that the assessment made two decades ago is still accurate now. Care will become...
