Sayonara, Japan! New era awaits Brave Blossoms
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAbandoned, crumbling stadiums and empty, cracked swimming pools. Plummeting participation and dwindling interest. Platitudes and empty gestures. The reality of sporting legacy is it rarely...
Cheika quits as Wallabies coach after World Cup elimination
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyMichael Cheika will not seek re-appointment after Australia's loss to England in the quarter-finals of the Rugby World Cup on Saturday. Australia head coach Michael Cheika has stepped...
Sarries start title defence with Saints loss, Exeter beat Quins
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyJames Grayson's late penalty snatched a 27-25 win for Northampton Saints at champions Saracens as Exeter Chiefs started the Premiership season with a narrow win over Harlequins. Saints led 21-16...
Scotland coach Townsend laughs off claim his side out to ‘avoid embarrassment’
7 years ago by Breaking News.ie : RugbyWorld Rugby chiefs have yet to decide if the match at the International Stadium will go ahead.
Nic White signs two-year deal with Brumbies
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyBrumbies have today announced the return of Wallabies halfback Nic White to the club, on a two-year deal. White’s agreement with Rugby Australia and the Brumbies will see him...
England Name Team To Face USA
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyEngland head coach Eddie Jones has named his team to play USA Rugby in England’s second pool game of Rugby World Cup 2019 in Kobe, Tokyo. George Ford will captain England following the team's...
Rugby World Cup 2019: England name team to play Tonga
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyEngland head coach Eddie Jones has named his team to play Tonga in the opening pool game of Rugby World Cup 2019 in Sapporo, Japan. Owen Farrell will captain the side at inside centre with George...
Wallabies lock pens new long-term deal with Rugby Australia
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWallabies lock Izack Rodda has today signed a new four-year deal to remain with the Queensland Reds and the Wallabies through 2023. Rodda joins fellow Wallabies Rugby World Cup squad members Michael...
Five breakthrough talents to watch in Japan
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAhead of the 2019 Rugby World Cup in Japan, we look at five young players capable of making their mark on the international stage. The Rugby World Cup is the greatest...
Five Tier 2 players to watch at the Rugby World Cup - Pool B
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Rugby World Cup is fast approaching and as we continue to build to what will be the most closely fought World Cup to date, we have picked out five Tier two players to keep an eye on in Japan. Have...
