On this day in 2009: Jason Robinson appointed Sale head coach
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyOn this day in 2009, Jason Robinson was appointed head coach of Premiership club Sale. The former England back spent seven years as a player with the Sharks, captaining them to the Premiership title in...
Talking points as Ireland look to continue Grand Slam hunt against winless Wales
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyIreland face their next challenge on Saturday in the quest for historic back-to-back Six Nations Grand Slams. Andy Farrell’s team tackle Wales in Dublin, having taken pole position following bonus-point...
Courtney Lawes to leave Northampton Saints
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyAfter 17 seasons at Northampton Saints, Courtney Lawes will depart the Club at the conclusion of the 2023/24 campaign after electing to finish his illustrious career with one final adventure overseas at...
Top Performers: Chiefs vs Crusaders
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyThe 2024 Super Rugby Pacific season kicked off in style as the Chiefs earned a late victory over the defending champion Crusaders at Waikato Stadium. Leading 27-10 at halftime, the...
Super Rugby Preview: Highlander vs Moana Pasifika
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyHead to Head The Highlanders beat Moana 45-17 away from home last season. Highlanders Form The Highlanders have been disappointing over the last few seasons and were...
A new breed of Italian rugby: The Origins of Manuel Zuliani
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyLocated in Northern Italy, the town of Castelfranco Veneto is largely known for its magnificent medieval castle whose walls stretch around the Old Town centre. It is also the birthplace of one of Italy’s...
Japan Rugby League One Preview
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Flight of the EagleLast season they were separated by one place, and six log points.This time, with the roles reversed, three places and nine points separate Toshiba Brave Lupus Tokyo and Yokohama...
Fiji Under-20 Squad Unveiled for Oceania Rugby U20 Championship
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyFiji Under-20 Head Coach Apisai Sailada has revealed an electrifying 30-member squad set to compete in the forthcoming Oceania Rugby U20 Challenge in New Zealand. Sailada said the wealth of talent within...
Elliot Daly re-signs with Saracens
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbySARACENS ANNOUNCED THAT ELLIOT DALY HAS SIGNED A NEW TWO-YEAR CONTRACT AT THE CLUB. The 31-year-old, who has been one of the most prominent players in the country over the last decade has now put pen...
International Double Header at Twickenham Stadium announced
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyCompeting for the Qatar Airways Cup in a blockbuster day of rugby in June. Four heavyweights of world rugby will grace the Twickenham Stadium turf in an historic double header of fixtures on Saturday...
