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Australia New Georgia coach Richard Cockerill: There should be more opportunities for up and coming rugby nations
3 months ago by Ultimate RugbyRichard Cockerill has insisted that teams like Georgia deserve more opportunities at international level in the Englishman’s first comments as Los Lelos boss. The former Leicester Tigers head coach...
Warren Gatland ‘no idea’ if Louis Rees-Zammit will return to rugby after NFL bid
3 months ago by Ultimate RugbyRees-Zammit’s rugby union career comes to a halt after winning 32 Wales caps. Wales boss Warren Gatland admits he has “no idea” if Louis Rees-Zammit will play rugby union again following...
On this day 2004: World Cup winner Martin Johnson announces England retirement
3 months ago by Ultimate RugbyCaptain Johnson led England to their World Cup triumph in Australia the previous November. England’s World Cup-winning captain Martin Johnson announced his retirement from international rugby as...
HSBC SVNS Perth pool draw allows sevens teams to dream
3 months ago by Ultimate RugbyThe pool draws for the third round of HSBC SVNS 2024 to be played in Perth, Western Australia on 26-28 January took place at the HBF Park venue and produced some exciting match-ups to whet fans appetites...
Japan Rugby League One 2023-24 Round Four Official Preview
3 months ago by Ultimate RugbyDivision One - Cross Border Build Up Continues The return of Japan Rugby League One after the New Year’s break sees the competition’s four participants in next month’s Cross-Border matches...
“Excited” Jo Yapp aiming to drive Wallaroos forward
3 months ago by Ultimate RugbyFor Jo Yapp, the opportunity to become the first full-time head coach of the Wallaroos and lead a talented squad on the road to Women’s Rugby World Cup 2025 was too good to turn down. Yapp, the...
Patrice Lagisquet: The man who unlocked Portugal's potential
3 months ago by Ultimate RugbyThe former Os Lobos head coach looks back on his four years in charge, which included a stellar performance at Men's Rugby World Cup 2023. It all started with a simple approach to the president of the...
World Rugby Chairman Sir Bill Beaumont awarded Knight Grand Cross of the Order of the British Empire for services to rugby in His Majesty The King’s New Year’s Honours lis
3 months ago by Ultimate RugbyWorld Rugby Chairman Sir Bill Beaumont has expressed his gratitude and says that he is “honoured and humbled” after being awarded the Knight Grand Cross of the Order of the British Empire for...
A shock return for Wallabies and Brumbies legend at age 41
4 months ago by Ultimate RugbyFormer Australia flyhalf Matt Giteau will make his return to professional rugby at the age of 41 after signing with American club San Diego Legion for the 2024 season of Major League Rugby (MLR). Giteau,...
Monaco set to host World Rugby Sevens Repechage for Paris 2024 Olympics
4 months ago by Ultimate RugbyThe rugby sevens repechage tournament for the Olympic Games Paris 2024 will take place in Monaco on 21-23 June, 2024. The prestigious event returns to Stade Louis II, which also hosted final qualification...
