Over the years, England has seen the rise of numerous exceptionally skilled rugby players, some of whom have ascended to legendary status within the sport. Join our Breaking News and Top Stories WhatsApp community for all the latest news direct to your phone. Yet, amidst these successes, there have also been instances where promising talents have faltered, failing to realise their full potential due to various factors. In this piece, we delve into the notable instances of unfulfilled promise within English rugby… #5. Christian Wade Wade burst onto the rugby scene with an aura of promise ..read more

England captain Jamie George took the plunge into the business world with his best friend back in 2018, and it’s been quite the success. Join our Breaking News and Top Stories WhatsApp community for all the latest news direct to your phone. The Carter & George practice clinic, which offers first-class physiotherapy and rehabilitation services, is the joint venture of George and experienced physiotherapist and best friend Rhys Carter. Established in 2018, the synergy of Rhys’ professional and experienced physiotherapy background, with Jamie’s unique understanding as a professional rugb ..read more

Wrexham co-owner Rob McElhenney has extended an olive branch to NFL star Jason Kelce, following Kelce’s regrettable comments about Wales. Join the RUCK’s WhatsApp community here and get the latest news sent straight to your messages. Kelce, speaking on the New Heights podcast, had expressed misguided perceptions of the Welsh, describing them in stereotypical terms. Kelce’s remarks included statements such as: “When I think of Welsh, I think British people call it ‘posh’. I think of these rich, upper class, just beautiful white people,” and “He is the running stereotype of what I woul ..read more

Nic Dolly, whose aspirations to play for England were dashed by a serious knee injury two years ago, is poised for a remarkable return to his homeland. Join the RUCK’s WhatsApp community here and get the latest news sent straight to your messages. The Australian-born hooker, limited to just one Test appearance for England due to his injury setback, is now set to potentially don the Wallabies jersey, having inked a deal with the Western Force. Following the revelation that Dolly would depart from Leicester Tigers at the conclusion of the season, reports from The Roar disclosed that th ..read more

England head coach Steve Borthwick has only handed 10 players their international debut since taking the role in December 2022. Join the RUCK’s WhatsApp community here and get the latest news sent straight to your messages. A number of his early debutants struggled, but a number of new stars impressed for the men in white during the 2024 Six Nations. Below we’re going to rank his debutants from worst to best. Number 10 on the list is Leicester Tigers winger Ollie Hassell-Collins. The Leicester Tigers winger, who was given his debut by Borthwick in 2023 and went onto win two caps, has ..read more

The question “How much do you bench bro?” resonates across rugby clubs and fitness centres nationwide. Join the RUCK’s WhatsApp community here and get the latest news sent straight to your messages. Andrew Sheridan, a legendary prop who earned 40 caps between 2004 and 2011, holds a distinguished place as one of England’s strongest players in history. Renowned for his immense physical prowess, Sheridan’s reputation extends to the realm of near-elite powerlifting. His astonishing abilities include a bench press of 225 kilograms (35 st 6 lb; 496 lb) and a squat of 275 kilograms (43 st 4 ..read more

Former Lions head coach Warren Gatland is renowned for his decisive nature, but selecting his top five Lions of all time poses a formidable challenge. Join the RUCK’s WhatsApp community here and get the latest news sent straight to your messages. Tasked with this daunting endeavour, Gatland’s choices inevitably evoke memories of the iconic 1971 Lions squad, whose legacy looms large in rugby folklore. As a wide-eyed eight-year-old in his native New Zealand, Gatland witnessed the historic arrival of the 1971 Lions, a pivotal moment that would shape his rugby journey. Despite the weight ..read more

Former England boss Sir Clive Woodward emphatically reinforced his call for a rule change that could elevate the International rugby to new heights. Join the RUCK’s WhatsApp community here and get the latest news sent straight to your messages. The former England coach, who recently quit ITV’s Six Nations coverage, advocates for ditching the rule the RFU Have regarding overseas players, arguing that it hampers Borthwick’s ability to assemble the strongest squad without constraints. Expressing concern over the potential dampening of excitement in this year’s Six Nations, Woodward cont ..read more

England have been voted as the most hated nation in the world rugby. Join the RUCK’s WhatsApp community here and get the latest news sent straight to your messages. In the replies to the poll, Wales and Ireland were also mentioned frequently by fans of rival teams but didn’t make the top five. England supporters are unlikely to be too bothered about their lack of popularity with other fans as that’s the way it has always been since the sport was invented. Most hated country in rugby (Top 5) #5. Australia 5% #4. France – 8% #3. New Zealand – 15% #2. South Africa – 19% #1. England – 5 ..read more

Red Roses head coach John Mitchell has made just two changes to his starting XV, that will take on Ireland at Twickenham Stadium in the Women’s Six Nations. England Women return to ‘HQ’, with more than 46,500 tickets sold for this hotly anticipated fourth round clash. Captain Marlie Packer is back in the seven jersey, meaning a switch from back row to lock for Zoe Aldcroft, while Lark Atkin-Davies returns at hooker. The backline remains the same for the third match in a row with the back three of Jess Breach Abby Dow and Ellie Kildunne scoring five of England’s eight tries in the 46-0 victory ..read more