Shock result reflected in updated World Rugby Men’s Rankings
9 months ago by Ultimate RugbyBelgium, some 18.20 points and 16 places below Portugal in the World Rugby Men’s Rankings powered by Capgemini, caused a huge shock on Saturday when they beat Os Lobos 10-6 in the opening round...
New Georgia coach Richard Cockerill: There should be more opportunities for up and coming rugby nations
10 months ago by Ultimate RugbyRichard Cockerill has insisted that teams like Georgia deserve more opportunities at international level in the Englishman’s first comments as Los Lelos boss. The former Leicester Tigers head coach...
Intriguing round 1 clashes in EPCR Challenge Cup
11 months ago by Ultimate RugbyThe EPCR Challenge Cup gets underway on Friday, featuring nine ties across six countries and including some intriguing clashes on early-season form. ASM Clermont Auvergne’s clash with Edinburgh...
Joe Schmidt Could Be Offered European Return With Head Coaching Role
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyJoe Schmidt has been linked with numerous roles in European rugby over the last few months. At one point he was thought to be in the running to succeed David Nucifora as IRFU high performance director,...
Richard Cockerill to become Montpellier's new sports boss
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyIn an interview with the Midi Olympique, the president of the Montpellier club, Mohed Altrad confirms that Philippe Saint-André will take a step back with the sportsman next season. Philippe...
Richard Cockerill to leave his role at England Rugby
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyRichard Cockerill will leave his role at England Rugby to join Montpellier as forwards coach. Cockerill will continue to work with England throughout the Guinness Six Nations. Cockerill,...
Former England centre Tindall questions Jones dismissal ahead of World Cup
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyEddie Jones should have been given until the conclusion of next year's Rugby World Cup to turn England's results around, according to former centre Mike Tindall. The Australian was dismissed on...
Jones sacking 'is utter madness' – Haskell
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyEngland's decision to sack head coach Eddie Jones nine months before the Rugby World Cup is "utter madness", according to former back-row James Haskell. Jones' fate was confirmed on Tuesday following...
Confirmed: England sack Eddie Jones
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyFollowing a review of the Autumn Nations Series, Eddie Jones has been dismissed from the position of England Head Coach. The RFU will now conclude the long-term work it has been undertaking on...
Cockerill speaks out ahead of AUS vs ENG second Test
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyIf the talk coming out of the England camp is anything to go by, the Wallabies will be bracing for a furious onslaught up front as Eddie Jones’ men look to even the series after defeat in the first...