Eddie Jones shuts down Lions rumours and names two better suited candidates
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyEngland head coach Eddie Jones says he has no interest in coaching the British and Irish Lions despite being linked with the head coach role. Jones was asked, 'would you like to add British and...
Ford & Smith rank higher than Farrell in best men's rugby players in Britain
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyGeorge Ford and Marcus Smith rank higher than England captain Owen Farrell on a list of the 30 best men's rugby players in Britain in 2021. The list compiled by The Telegraph's Ben Coles...
Antoine Dupont claims Men's 15s World Rugby Player of the Year Award
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Men’s and Women’s 15s Player of the Year have been announced with Antoine Dupont (France) and Zoé Aldcroft (England) scooping the two prestigious categories and putting an end to...
SA Rugby and Rassie Erasmus withdraw appeal and apologise
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbySA Rugby and Rassie Erasmus have informed the independent misconduct committee and World Rugby that they have both withdrawn their notices of appeal to the misconduct decision and sanction...
Furlong signs new deal with IRFU
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyIreland’s barnstorming tighthead prop Tadhg Furlong has penned a new deal with the IRFU and Leinster which will run until the end of the 2024/25 season. The 29-year-old, who has...
Wales welcome back Adams, Samu to replace Wallabies captain Hooper
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWales will have British and Irish Lions wing Josh Adams back in the side when they take on Australia this weekend. Josh Adams has been passed fit to start for Wales and Pete Samu...
Rassie Erasmus found guilty of misconduct
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAn independent misconduct committee has found that behaviour displayed by SA Rugby Director of Rugby Rassie Erasmus towards match officials during this year’s test series between South Africa and...
The full list of 2021 World Rugby Awards Nominations
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWorld Rugby has released the full list of nominations for the 2021 World Rugby Awards. The Rugby public can now cast their votes for six of the prestigious World Rugby Awards 2021 categories...
British & Irish Lions confirm that the Japan game was not an official Test
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe British and Irish Lions have decided their international game against Japan this summer was not a Test match. The clash at Murrayfield kicked off the South Africa tour on home soil...
Injured Wales captain Jones set to miss Six Nations
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWayne Pivac says Wales need leaders to step up in the absence of Alun Wyn Jones, who is not expected to play in the Six Nations. Defending champions Wales are set to be without captain...
