After Andy Farrell’s appointment as British and Irish Lions coach back in January, the Telegraph speculated on the potential makeup of the touring party at that time. Join the RUCK’s WhatsApp community here and get the latest news sent straight to your messages. Farrell will take a break from his role with Ireland from December 2024 until the conclusion of the Lions tour. The Lions have already released the nine-match schedule for the 2025 Tour to Australia including three Test matches against the Wallabies. Two years out from the Tour, it’s been confirmed that the eagerly ..read more

Danny Cipriani’s life has taken a distinctive turn six months following his separation from his wife, Victoria Rose. Join the RUCK’s WhatsApp community here and get the latest news sent straight to your messages. The former England fly-half ended his four-year marriage in November amid reports of messages to other women, leading to his withdrawal from the 2023 edition of I’m A Celebrity Get Me Out Of Here. However, he did make an appearance in the Strictly Come Dancing Christmas special a month later. I've mixed feelings about #Strictly today. In one respect Danny Cipriani dressed ..read more

They have gone on to lead different lives but, for one night late last year, they reunited to remember that famous day in Sydney. Join the RUCK’s WhatsApp community here and get the latest news sent straight to your messages. Sir Clive Woodward’s England lifted the William Webb Ellis trophy for the first – and so far only – time in 2003, after a Jonny Wilkinson drop goal in extra time. Woodward’s side are still the only northern hemisphere side to win the World Cup, with the other nine tournaments won by South Africa (four), New Zealand (three) and Australia (two).&nbs ..read more

In a candid revelation, England’s midfield maestro Will Greenwood has disclosed that he once found himself on the receiving end of handwritten abuse in the pre-social media era. Join the RUCK’s WhatsApp community here and get the latest news sent straight to your messages. The rugby star recounted the experience of receiving a physical letter filled with vitriol, shedding light on the dark side of fan interaction before the digital age. Greenwood shared the letter on social media, writing: “Pride of place on my desk. Pre Social Media. Hand written abuse. “I love it. Reminds me everyd ..read more

A bronze bust of England legend Jonny Wilkinson created a laugh on social media because of its debatable likeness Join the RUCK’s WhatsApp community here and get the latest news sent straight to your messages. The bust is available to buy on Etsy for £68.50. One fan on Instagram commented: “This looks nothing like Jonny Wilkinson,” A second said: “I don’t know what you’re talking about guys, I think the Wilkinson statue looks pretty good,” Another wrote: “The Jonny Wilkinson bust has made my whole week.” Unfortunately, Wilkinson isn’t the first sports superstar to be spurned by a le ..read more

The woman’s partner had passed away from cancer and she was ’emotionally fragile’ at the airport. Join the RUCK’s WhatsApp community here and get the latest news sent straight to your messages. Ireland and Lions legend Brian O’Driscoll has gone viral on Twitter for his random act of kindness at an airport back in 2021 Christine Wilson posted on Twitter: “Yesterday, my mother travelled back to Ireland from the UK, where she’d visited friends and family for the first time since she lost the love of her life to cancer. “His first anniversary is this month. She was tired and emotionally ..read more

Carl Fearns has opened up about his bar fracas with Bath team-mate Gavin Henson – revealing he regretted it and the two became good friends after. Join the RUCK’s WhatsApp community here and get the latest news sent straight to your messages. The former Wales international had been with the Premiership club for just a month when he was knocked to the ground by Fearns after verbal sparring between the pair. Both were fined and given warnings by Bath after the incident. “I have been accused by Gavin of dining out on that far too much,” said Fearns. “The lads went to Thatchers Brewery ..read more

Exeter Chiefs young duo of hooker Sol Moody and fly half Louie Sinclair have committed to Chiefs by signing new contracts. Join the RUCK’s WhatsApp community here and get the latest news sent straight to your messages. Both youngsters joined Chiefs ahead of the 2023/24 season as part of a quartet of promising young students from Finborough School. 19-year-old Moody developed through the ranks of the school as well as gaining age-grade representation for Northampton Saints – a team for whom he featured in the U18 Premiership Cup Final. Sinclair, also just 19, spent time away from Finb ..read more

At the conclusion of the season, Racing 92 has officially revealed the signing of England and Saracens fly-half, Owen Farrell. Join the RUCK’s WhatsApp community here and get the latest news sent straight to your messages. The renowned French Top 14 team confirmed that Farrell, who stepped away from international rugby following the 2023 Rugby World Cup, has committed to a two-year contract set to commence on July 1. Before the official announcement, Springbok skipper Kolisi shared insights about Farrell’s imminent arrival in the French capital, providing a glimpse into the anticipat ..read more

Exeter Chiefs growing list of leavers for the end of the 2023/24 Premiership season has reached four with a number of internationals departing Sandy park. Join the RUCK’s WhatsApp community here and get the latest news sent straight to your messages. #1. Alec Hepburn Exeter Chiefs’ loosehead prop Hepburn, who has represented both Scotland and England internationally, is set to depart the club at the end of the season. Having debuted for Scotland during the Six Nations, Hepburn initially earned six caps for England before switching allegiances. A pivotal figure for Exeter Chiefs in re ..read more