Farrell unfazed about Joe Schmidt's presence in All Black camp
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyIreland boss Andy Farrell has dismissed the notion that Joe Schmidt joining the All Black coaching staff has a significant effect on the upcoming tour. There is some heavy irony at play...
Joe Schmidt joins All Blacks set up ahead of Ireland Series
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAll Blacks Head Coach Ian Foster has asked Joe Schmidt come in to help the team prepare this week, with a third All Blacks Coach Scott McLeod, testing positive for Covid 19. Foster and...
The infectious culture of Leinster
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFormer Springbok prop BJ Botha played 58 matches for Ulster and 111 for Munster between 2008 and 2016. He gives the URC a breakdown of just what makes the Irish giants Leinster so special and difficult...
On This Day: The St Patrick's Day Grand Slam!
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyOn this day in 2018, Ireland were ruthless as they claimed their third Grand Slam at Twickenham, Jacob Stockdale scoring a record-breaking try in a win over England. Jacob Stockdale made...
Four Classic Grand Slam Deciders Involving England
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFrance and Ireland remain in the race for the 2022 Six Nations, with all three fixtures taking place on Super Saturday! Wales hosts Italy in the opening game of the day, with Wayne...
Joe Schmidt to join All Blacks as selector, replacing Grant Fox
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe All Blacks have landed one of world’s rugby most highly regarded figures, with Joe Schmidt to poised to join the setup as a selector, Stuff reports. Schmidt will...
Joe Schmidt sticks his hand up for Ireland's RWC quarter-final exit
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyOutgoing Ireland head coach Joe Schmidt has taken responsibility for Ireland's failed Rugby World Cup as they failed to surpass the Rugby World Cup quarterfinals in Japan. Schmidt has...
Steve Hansen the next Lions coach?
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyHaving helped the All Blacks to back to back World Cup titles, one as the assistant coach and one as the head coach, Steve Hansen will finish his remarkable stint with the team after the World Cup...
Best backs Schmidt to lead Lions in 2021
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyJoe Schmidt will step away from coaching after the 2019 Rugby World Cup, but Ireland's Rory Best thinks he could return for the Lions. Rory...
Hansen offered All Blacks coaching extension - reports
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyReports from New Zealand suggest that All Black coach Steve Hansen has been offered a two-year extension for after the 2019 Rugby World Cup. NZME said it...
