Danny Care sees advantages of hybrid contracts in English top flight
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyDanny Care believes hybrid contracts would be beneficial to English rugby if they succeed in keeping the nation’s stars in a financially viable Gallagher Premiership. The Rugby Football Union and...
Andrew Mehrtens, Schalk Brits and Johnnie Beattie on the Official Rugby World Cup 2023 podcast
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyOn Australia: Andrew Mehrtens: "It is sad to see Australia have underperformed in this tournament and as a New Zealander you know our futures are entwinned in rugby. We need to be strong together. I'm...
Fiji assistant coach Harris - 'We will take Eddie Jones' credit card after we beat Portugal'
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyBrad Harris, assistant coach On the mindset of the team: "We have had a pretty good look at the game today, it was a really tough battle. We knew it was going to be. There were certain parts of our game...
Jones' job is 'safe' confirms Rugby Australia
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyRugby Australia boss Phil Waugh has confirmed that Eddie Jones' job as Wallabies head coach is 'safe' despite describing their Rugby World Cup campaign as "bitterly disappointing."Waugh believes axing...
Rugby World Cup Round Four Review: Quarter-final slots still up for grabs
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyPlenty still to play for as the pool phase in France enters its final week. Thirty-two Rugby World Cup matches played, 16 to go – and a week to come featuring matches in all four...
Wallabies: 'We'll still prepare as if we have a quarter-final'
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyDan Palmer, lineout coach On plans for next few days: "We have three days to freshen up then come back in and prepare for a quarter-final. Obviously it is out of our hands now but that's...
RWC Saturday Review: Fiji target last eight; Scots set up Ireland decider
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyFiji were below par but came from behind to beat Georgia 17-12 on Saturday and stay on course for the World Cup quarterfinals, a result that pushed Australia closer to a historic elimination. Scotland...
Rugby World Cup 2023 Match Preview: Australia v Portugal
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyTwo defeats in a row in France, including a record loss to Wales, have left Australia despondent. Their Rugby World Cup future is out of their hands. All they can do is finish the pool phase in a manner...
Match Preview: Fiji v Georgia
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyTwo teams, one must-win match. Pool C’s second-placed team Fiji have quarter-final qualification on their minds. Fourth-placed Georgia, who are still in the last-eight running, more realistically...
Coach Broncan (AUS) - 'Wallabies not ready to deal with pressure'
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyPierre-Henry Broncan, assistant coach On the blueprint for Australia to turn it round and win the Rugby World Cup 2027: "I talked to the young boys of Australia, they have a big opportunity to win the...
