Former England rugby captain Sarah Hunter enjoying ‘not feeling beaten up'

George Lithgow, PA Reporter

England Women's most capped player was made a a CBE for services to rugby union.

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Dan McFarland laments second-half performance in Ulster loss to Glasgow

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Ulster centre James Hume opens up about recent struggles and looks ahead to Glasgow clash

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Caledonia is calling and confidence is key for Doak and for Ulster

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Ben Curry has career goal of playing for England alongside twin brother Tom

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Owen Farrell not planning to end his England career any time soon

Duncan Bech, PA England Rugby Correspondent 22 Nov, 2023

Farrell has raised the possibility that he could still be present for Australia 2027.

Performing under pressure – remembering England's dramatic 2003 World Cup win

Andrew Baldock, PA Rugby Union Correspondent 22 Nov, 2023

Rugby World Cup glory for England after extra-time thriller.

Jason Robinson has yet to watch a rerun of England's World Cup success

Duncan Bech, PA England Rugby Correspondent 22 Nov, 2023

He was a central figure in the Sydney success.

England flanker Tom Curry ruled out of Six Nations with hip injury

Duncan Bech, PA England Rugby Correspondent 21 Nov, 2023

The 25-year-old will undergo surgery.

Ben Earl to be available for start of England's Six Nations campaign – Saracens

Duncan Bech, PA England Rugby Correspondent 21 Nov, 2023

Earl sustained the injury to his right leg during the warm-up for Saturday's Gallagher Premiership victory over Harlequins.

Ulster defence coach Jonny Bell expects 'massive challenge' against Glasgow Warriors

Liam Grimley 20 Nov, 2023

The Ulster defense coach can't wait to sink his teeth into his old team in their top-of-the-table clash this Saturday.

On this day in 2015: Eddie Jones appointed England's first overseas head coach

PA Sport Staff 20 Nov, 2023

The Australian succeeded Stuart Lancaster following England's woeful Rugby World Cup campaign.

Ugo Monye ‘so fed up' after hearing ‘blatant racism' as he left Exeter match

PA Sport Staff 19 Nov, 2023

The Chiefs have apologised to Monye and launched an investigation.

World Cup winner Kitshoff touches down to bolster Ulster's front row following battling home win

19 Nov, 2023

The same sheeting rain that fell during Ulster's hard-fought win over the Lions on Friday night greeted new recruit Steven Kitshoff as he flew into George Best Belfast City Airport on Saturday. The arrival of the World Cup-winning Springboks loosehead prop couldn't be more timely as, once again, a patched...

Saracens overcome injuries to England stars in thrashing of Harlequins

Duncan Bech, PA England Rugby Correspondent 18 Nov, 2023

Ben Earl and Elliot Daly were lost to respective knee and hamstring injuries during the warm-up.

Jacob Stockdale scores again as Ulster battle past Lions in Belfast

By Chris Phillips 17 Nov, 2023

Stockdale, James Hume, and Rob Herring were the try scorers for Ulster as the South African side claimed a losing bonus point.

Exeter captain Poppy Leitch hoping for more progress during inaugural PWR season

Rebecca Johnson, PA 17 Nov, 2023

PWR beings this weekend after replacing the Premier 15s competition.

Stuart McCloskey glad perseverance is finally paying for Ulster and Ireland

16 Nov, 2023

United Rugby Championship Ulster v Lions (Friday, 7.35pm, live on BBC2, TG4 & ViaPlay) Stuart McCloskey was ready to turn his back on international rugby after being omitted from Andy Farrell's squad to tour New Zealand in 2022. Despite his form for Ulster, the abrasive centre couldn't break into...

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