Eddie Jones: Marcus Smith is a very good player – but he is not a full-back
6 months ago by Ultimate RugbyEddie Jones insists Marcus Smith is “not a full-back” and England must utilise the Harlequins talent at outside-half to get the best out of him. England deployed Smith at full-back in during...
'Everyone's a candidate': Rugby Australia would consider Foster for Wallabies
6 months ago by Ultimate RugbyRugby Australia is prepared to canvas a variety of options as they search for a new Wallabies coach, with chief executive Phil Waugh indicating the governing body would happily speak with outgoing...
Rugby Australia accepts Eddie Jones’ resignation as head coach
6 months ago by Ultimate RugbyJones will officially depart the position on November 25. Rugby Australia has accepted the resignation of head coach Eddie Jones following the Wallabies’ failure to reach the knockout stages of...
‘I’ve had no job offer’ insists departing Australia coach Eddie Jones
6 months ago by Ultimate RugbyRugby Australia chief executive Phil Waugh says they have reached a ‘sensible’ agreement after accepting Jones’ resignation. Eddie Jones said he wanted to continue as head coach of Australia...
Titanic clashes, lopsided groups and future changes – 5 World Cup talking points
6 months ago by Ultimate RugbyThe 10th edition of the World Cup was also its longest, producing highs and lows across its eight weeks. Here Ultimate Rugby examines five talking points arising from the tournament hosted by France. BOX...
Rugby Australia chairman refuses to quit after Eddie Jones resignation
6 months ago by Ultimate RugbyHamish McLennan said the former England coach’s departure is a ‘hurdle we’ll overcome’. The chairman of Rugby Australia has said he will not quit following the resignation of coach...
Eddie Jones resigns from Australia job after poor World Cup campaign – reports
6 months ago by Ultimate RugbyEddie Jones has resigned as Australia head coach, according to reports in the country. The 63-year-old former England boss was in charge of a disastrous World Cup campaign, which saw Australia fail to...
Quotes of the Tournament - 'Sport can be cruel sometimes - I guess that's why we love it'
6 months ago by Ultimate Rugby"I am very powerful but I do not yet control the weather. It is a bit above my pay grade."Argentina head coach Michael Cheika on whether he wanted rain for their semi-final "I made a little joke saying...
Ben Youngs, England's most-capped male player of all time, announces his retirement from International rugby
6 months ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Leicester Tigers scrum half, who made his debut against Scotland in 2010, has been a mainstay in England squads since that cold evening in Edinburgh 13 years ago. This weekend's Bronze...
5 things we learned from England’s progress through the Rugby World Cup
6 months ago by Ultimate RugbyThere was much to admire as the Springboks were out-Bokked by a wet-weather masterclass devised by Steve Borthwick. England will sign off an encouraging Rugby World Cup with Friday’s bronze final...
