Dave Rennie issues statement
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFollowing Monday’s announcement Dave Rennie has issued the following statement. “Firstly, I’d like to thank all of those who have reached out to Steph and I over the past 48 hours or...
Jones would snub RFU administrators if Australia face England at the Rugby World Cup
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyEddie Jones will ignore Rugby Football Union (RFU) administrators if his Australia side face England at the World Cup in France this year. Jones was sacked as England head coach last month and...
Jones discusses the state of the game in Australia
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe bombshell announcement coming out of Rugby Australia earlier today sees the mercurial Eddie Jones taking the Wallaby reigns from Dave Rennie just eight months out from the World Cup in France. Just...
Rugby Australia announces change to Head Coach position
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyRugby Australia has signed Eddie Jones to be the Head Coach of the Wallabies, as well as overseeing the Wallaroos, on a long-term deal until 2027.Jones previously coached the Wallabies from 2001 to 2005,...
No return date set for Quade as Wallabies playmaker reveals road to RWC
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyQuade Cooper says his rehabilitation from a ruptured Achilles has been “great”, but the playmaker “can’t say” when he will return to the playing field, writes theroar. Cooper...
Jones will have no involvement with Wallaby RWC squad, says Rennie
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWallaby boss Dave Rennie has poured cold water onto rumours that Eddie Jones could be involved with the side come World Cup kick off. A return for Jones to Australia has been a much talked-about...
Wallabies confirm January Camp squad
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWallabies coach Dave Rennie has confirmed a 44-man squad ahead of a four-day camp on the Gold Coast next week. The group will assemble for the camp on Monday, which will include a combination of on and...
Wallaby attack coach resigns
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyIn an unexpected development, Wallaby attack coach Scott Wisemantel has elected to resign from his position. It is a significant loss for Dave Rennie and co. as Wisemantel boasts a wealth of experience,...
Barnes Recommits to Taranaki Bulls for the Next Two Seasons
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyNeil Barnes has recommitted to Taranaki Rugby for the next two years announcing today he will lead the Yarrows Taranaki Bulls through to the end of 2024. “I’m rapt to be in a position...
Including Eddie Jones on Aus' coaching staff a 'no-brainer', says Turinui
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFormer Wallaby centre Morgan Turinui has said that incorporating Eddie Jones into Australia’s current coaching set-up should be a ‘no-brainer’. Turinui was capped 20 times for...