Barbarians name squad to face Argentina
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyHead coach Rassie Erasmus has named his squad preparing to face Argentina, which comprises of 13 of his South Africa tourists. The squad includes World Rugby...
Ellis Jenkins To Lead Wales Against Tonga
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyEllis Jenkins will captain Wales for the second time as he leads his country against Tonga at Principality Stadium this Saturday. Jenkins will lead a side...
"Go to the temple and pray": Jones gives ominous warning to Japan
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyEngland head coach Eddie Jones has advised Japan to go to the temple and pray as he promised to show no mercy when England face off against the team he coached at the 2015 World Cup. England...
Referee John Lacey to retire from test officiating
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyIrish international referee John Lacey has decided to retire from test officiating to take up a high performance referee coaching and talent identification role with the Irish Rugby Football Union (IRFU). The...
Sean Fitzpatrick issues a warning to the All Blacks ahead of the Twickenham test
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFormer All Black captain Sean Fitzpatrick has issued a warning to the All Blacks stating that "anything can happen at Twickenham". Judging by his personal experiences there he is not wrong! Fitzpatrick,...
‘Everyone was eating cucumber sandwiches’: an All Black’s view of Twickenham | Sean Fitzpatrick
7 years ago by The GuardianI dreamed of pulling on the New Zealand shirt and running out to face England but in 1993 we lost. It was a turning point for usI remember arriving at Twickenham for the first time, for a game against...
Brad Shields’ long England journey goes to Twickenham via Wembley
7 years ago by The GuardianEngland’s flanker has never been to the venue where he makes a home debut against South Africa on SaturdayIt is a great piece of sporting trivia: name the England rugby international who has played at...
Owen Farrell may be co-captain but Dylan Hartley will be in charge | The Breakdown
8 years ago by The GuardianEddie Jones may ration Dylan Hartley’s England appearances but when the hooker plays the key decisions will be hisWill co-captains lead to co-ckups? Eddie Jones was asked the question – though not...
The Formidable World XV that could face Japan
8 years ago by Ultimate RugbyJamie Joseph's Japan will be up against it this weekend when they face off in an exhibition match against the World XV. Robbie Deans and Scott Robertson will take charge of the World XV and...
Schalk Brits set to re-join former side
8 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFormer Saracens and Springbok hooker Schalk Brits is set to sign a deal with the Stormers and Western Province according to a report by Netwerk24. Brits announced that he would...
