Exeter's Rob Baxter: 'If we slip back it will take the polish off a fantastic season'
5 years ago by The GuardianChiefs’ director of rugby on the club’s phenomenal success and the prospect of succeeding Eddie Jones as England coach“Definitely,” Rob Baxter says with a steely edge when asked if he feels as...
England Team To Face Ireland
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyEddie Jones has named his team for England’s Quilter International against Ireland this weekend. England will host Ireland at Twickenham Stadium on Saturday (3pm KO) as they look to build on their...
Alaimalo signs three-year deal with Highlanders
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbySolomon Alaimalo has signed a three-year deal with the Highlanders. Alaimalo has played most of his rugby in the North Island making his first-class debut for Northland in 2016 before a single season...
Sinoti Sinoti leaves Newcastle Falcons
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyHaving become a firm fans’ favourite during his seven years on Tyneside, Newcastle Falcons can confirm that Sinoti Sinoti is leaving the club with immediate effect for personal reasons. The...
Champions and Challenge Cup Fixtures Confirmed
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyExeter Chiefs, who secured a first top-flight European title in such magnificent style last month, will begin their defence of the Heineken Champions Cup with an opening round clash against Glasgow Warriors...
Trans-Tasman Super Rugby competition set for 2021
5 years ago by Rugby WorldAfter months of negotiations, we have a new Super Rugby formatCross-ditch clash: Chiefs versus Waratahs this year (Getty Images)Trans-Tasman Super Rugby competition set for 2021 It has been announced that...
Details Of The New Super Rugby Trans Tasman Competition Have Been Revealed
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyNew Zealand Rugby (NZR) and Rugby Australia (RA) have today released the details of a six-week Super Rugby Trans-Tasman tournament which will kick off on 14 May. The Trans-Tasman crossover competition...
Ollie Lawrence & Jack Willis start as Eddie Jones rings the changes for Georgia
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyEngland will open their Autumn Nations Cup campaign at Twickenham Stadium on Saturday 14 November (3pm KO) and will be looking to build on a successful return to international rugby after winning the Six...
Tana Umaga to coach Moana Pasifika against the Maori All Blacks
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Māori All Blacks and Moana Pasifika will face off in a match that will bring culture, connection and entertainment to Hamilton’s FMG Stadium Waikato in Hamilton on Saturday, 5 December,...
Leicester Tigers sign South African tighthead prop
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyLeicester Tigers have confirmed the signing of South African front-rower Luan de Bruin for the 2020/21 season. The 27-year-old will join Tigers from the Cheetahs in Bloemfontein, where de Bruin...
