Eddie Jones: Marcus Smith is a very good player – but he is not a full-back
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyEddie Jones insists Marcus Smith is “not a full-back” and England must utilise the Harlequins talent at outside-half to get the best out of him. England deployed Smith at full-back in during...
Welsh rugby still has deep-rooted issues that need to be sorted – Alun Wyn Jones
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe 38-year-old announced his international retirement in May as the world’s most capped player with 170 appearances. Alun Wyn Jones hopes Wales making the last eight of the Rugby World Cup in France...
World Rugby Women's Rankings preview: 3-4 November, 2023
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWorld Rugby has published the permutations for the final round of matches in WXV 1 in New Zealand. Permutation highlights: England will be crowned the inaugural WXV 1 champions if they avoid defeat...
WXV 1: England in box-seat ahead of final weekend
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAhead of the highly anticipated denouement to the top level of WXV, we take a look at the permutations facing each of the six teams. England head into the final weekend of WXV 1 2023 four...
SA Rugby in no rush to replace Nienaber as Erasmus steps in
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbySA Rugby director of rugby Rassie Erasmus will take over the Springbok coaching reins until a new coach is found. This was confirmed by SA Rugby president Mark Alexander at OR Tambo airport on Tuesday...
Chile captain Martin Sigren signs with The New England Free Jacks
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe New England Free Jacks are proud to welcome Chilean men’s national team captain Martín Sigren to New England and Major League Rugby (MLR). The abrasive blindside flanker stands 6’2”...
Belief, commitment and confidence: How South Africa won Rugby World Cup 2023
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Springboks’ journey to their record fourth Webb Ellis Cup was paved by the squad’s resilience and their ability to overcome adversity in France. “As a Springbok, you always believe...
England wing Jonny May retires from Test rugby
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe 33-year-old scored 36 tries in 78 internationals, putting him second behind Rory Underwood on England's list of all-time leading try scorers. "Words can't describe the journey that I've been on so...
Kolisi: “RWC victory was for every South African”
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbySpringbok captain Siya Kolisi said the team’s back-to-back Rugby World Cup victories was not for the players, but for every South African as the team touched down on local soil at a packed OR Tambo...
'Everyone's a candidate': Rugby Australia would consider Foster for Wallabies
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyRugby Australia is prepared to canvas a variety of options as they search for a new Wallabies coach, with chief executive Phil Waugh indicating the governing body would happily speak with outgoing...
