Emirates Dubai 7s pools and schedule announced to kick off HSBC SVNS 2024
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyFollowing the thrilling conclusion of Rugby World Cup 2023 attention now turns to the first event of the revamped and rebranded HSBC SVNS 2024, which gets underway on 2-3 December with the highly anticipated...
Warren Gatland asks for patience as Wales build new generation of players
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyAlun Wyn Jones, Justin Tipuric and Leigh Halfpenny are among the experienced names to announce their international retirement this year. Warren Gatland has underlined the importance of patience as he...
Ian Foster provides clue on his coaching future
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyIan Foster has taken a swipe at his former employer New Zealand Rugby (NZR) just a few days after stepping down from his position as the All Blacks’ head coach. The 58-year-old did not hide his...
All Blacks skipper Sam Cane to take sabbatical in Japan
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyAll Blacks captain Sam Cane will take up a sabbatical option in his New Zealand Rugby (NZR) contract in 2024 to play a season for Suntory in Japan League One.The 31-year-old, 95-Test loose forward will...
Scotland win WXV2 Trophy
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyScotland secured three wins out of three games in the first WXV 2 tournament in South Africa this month, beating South Africa, USA and Japan. The final standings came down to points difference with Italy,...
Nostalgic Plumtree Fired Up for London Debut
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyTaking on a Swansea-based team will bring back fond memories for Hollywoodbets Sharks boss John Plumtree as he heads into this weekend’s ground-breaking BKT URC clash with the Ospreys. The Kiwi...
Leigh Halfpenny says final Wales appearance will be ‘pretty special’
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyThe 34-year-old is expected to continue his career in Japan. Leigh Halfpenny expects a “pretty special” Wales send-off on Saturday while hoping to continue playing for another two seasons. Halfpenny...
Rugby Australia accepts Eddie Jones’ resignation as head coach
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyJones 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 RugbyRugby 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 RugbyWXV 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...
