Jones backed for instant impact on long-anticipated Wallabies return
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyEddie Jones will make an immediate impact on his return to Australia, for which "there was always writing on the wall", according to former England captain Chris Robshaw. Jones was dismissed by...
Ulster ready for Munster match-up at Kingspan Stadium
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Ulster men are back in action in front of a home crowd as they look to take on Interpro rivals Munster at a packed-out Kingspan Stadium this Sunday (KO 5 15pm) in Round 11 of the BKT United Rugby...
Steve Borthwick appointed England Rugby men's head coach
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyThe RFU is delighted to confirm that former England captain and forwards coach, Steve Borthwick will take on the role of England men’s head coach from today.Kevin Sinfield has also been appointed...
Gatland: Farrell the only contender for British and Irish Lions job
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyWales head coach Warren Gatland says Ireland counterpart Andy Farrell is the only real contender to lead the British and Irish Lions on their tour to Australia in 2025. Gatland was in charge of...
Centurion Taulupe Faletau’s test career in numbers
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyWales number eight Taulupe Faletau added his name to the list of test centurions during the recently completed Autumn Nations Series. Faletau has now represented his country 95 times while his involvement...
Smit laments Erasmus' behaviour for making South Africa 'easy to dislike'
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbySouth Africa great John Smit believes Rassie Erasmus' approach has made the Springboks "easy to dislike" after the latter was banned for criticising match officials. Springboks director of...
Nigel Owens responds to Rassie Erasmus' tweets
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFormer test referee Nigel Owens has commented on Rassie Erasmus' Twitter activity following South Africa's loss to France. After South Africa's loss to France in the Autumn Nations Series,...
A statistical look at Wayne Barnes' career ahead of his record-breaking 101st test match
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyEngland’s Wayne Barnes will become the most-capped referee of all time when he takes charge of his 101st test match on 12 November when France meets South Africa in Marseille in the Autumn Nations...
The last time they faced off: Ireland v South Africa
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyIreland and South Africa face off for the first time since November 2017. Ireland were comfortable victors on the day with South Africa going on to replace their head coach next next January. Ahead...
Biggar to leave Northampton Saints with immediate effect
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyNorthampton Saints can confirm that Dan Biggar will depart the Club with immediate effect, at the fly-half’s request. The Club announced earlier this month that the 33-year-old Wales international...
