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Rugby Australia accepts Eddie Jones’ resignation as head coach

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

Jones will officially depart the position on November 25. Rugby Australia has accepted the resignation of head coach Eddie Jones following the Wallabies’ failure to reach the knockout stages of...

‘I’ve had no job offer’ insists departing Australia coach Eddie Jones

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

Rugby Australia chief executive Phil Waugh says they have reached a ‘sensible’ agreement after accepting Jones’ resignation. Eddie Jones said he wanted to continue as head coach of Australia...

TITLE-WINNING SCOTLAND RECEIVE BOOST IN WORLD RUGBY WOMEN’S RANKINGS

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

WXV 2 and WXV 3 came to a dramatic conclusion at the weekend with Scotland and Ireland taking their respective titles by the narrowest of margins, while there was a shock in WXV 1 as Australia defeated...

Rugby World Cup 2023 will leave a legacy of harmony, growth and sustainable responsibility

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

As the 10th edition concluded in style with an historic fourth title clinched by South Africa, Rugby World Cup 2023 has set new standards on and off the pitch for the men’s showcase events leaving...

Rugby Australia chairman refuses to quit after Eddie Jones resignation

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

Hamish McLennan said the former England coach’s departure is a ‘hurdle we’ll overcome’. The chairman of Rugby Australia has said he will not quit following the resignation of coach...

Eddie Jones resigns from Australia job after poor World Cup campaign – reports

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

Eddie Jones has resigned as Australia head coach, according to reports in the country. The 63-year-old former England boss was in charge of a disastrous World Cup campaign, which saw Australia fail to...

5 standout matches of the Rugby World Cup finals in France

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

Reigning champions South Africa take on fellow three-time winners New Zealand in Saturday’s Rugby World Cup final. Here, the PA news agency picks out five of the standout matches of a memorable...

Quotes of the Tournament - 'Sport can be cruel sometimes - I guess that's why we love it'

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

"I am very powerful but I do not yet control the weather. It is a bit above my pay grade."Argentina head coach Michael Cheika on whether he wanted rain for their semi-final "I made a little joke saying...

Ardie Savea named World Rugby Men's Player of the Year 2023

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

New Zealand number eight Ardie Savea has been crowned World Rugby Men’s 15s Player of the Year in partnership with Mastercard, receiving the prestigious accolade at a star-studded World Rugby Awards...

World Rugby Awards - Pienaar (RSA) and Eales (AUS) on Siya Kolisi

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

Francois Pienaar, 1995 Rugby World Cup winning captain (South Africa) On Siya Kolisi and South Africa's RWC 2023 victory "Unbelievable. Siya is such an incredible human being and he has taken these opportunities...