Rugby union power rankings: All Blacks still No 1 despite rare defeat | Gerard Meagher
8 years ago by The GuardianA year from the World Cup New Zealand look good for a hat-trick of wins but Ireland, South Africa and Wales are all on the rise with England and Australia heading in the other directionDefeat by South...
Wednesday Morning Round Up
8 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWill Spencer suspended for 4 weeks: Leicester Tigers forward Will Spencer has suspended banned for four weeks after appearing before an independent disciplinary panel on Tuesday. He...
England decision on full-time contracts pleases Michelle Claffey
8 years ago by Breaking News.ie : RugbyIrish international Michelle Claffey has described the reintroduction of full-time contracts for England players as “a positive step” for women’s rugby.
Rugby World Cup results according to World Rankings
8 years ago by Ultimate RugbyIf the latest World Rankings are anything to go by, Europe will have 5 teams in the Quarter Finals for the first time since 2003. Ireland (2nd), Wales (3rd), England (4th), Scotland (6th)...
Mitchell officially appointed England defence Coach
8 years ago by Ultimate RugbyJohn Mitchell has officially been appointed defence coach of England after the RFU and Blue Bulls reached a settlement agreement. Mitchell, who was until recently head coach of the Bulls, has...
Rassie Erasmus to take charge of the Barbarians
8 years ago by South African RugbySA Rugby’s Director of Rugby, Rassie Erasmus, will take charge of the Barbarians for the first time when the famous club returns to action later this season. “It’s a terrific...
John Mitchell finally begins new role as England rugby defence coach this week
8 years ago by The Guardian• Long-running saga ends after compensation paid to Blue Bulls• Former All Blacks head coach starts at three-day training campThe Rugby Football Union has finally secured the services of John Mitchell...
John Mitchell's playing and coaching career
8 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFollowing the reports that John Mitchell is set to leave Blue Bulls and fix his eyes on a defence coach role in England, we take a look at the 54-year-old's playing and coaching career...
England’s groundbreaking pro contracts will change women’s rugby for ever | Ali Donnelly
8 years ago by The GuardianThe RFU’s decision to award contracts is groundbreaking, says the editor of women’s rugby website Scrumqueens.comThere is nothing new about professionalism in women’s rugby. Since the Netherlands...
Tuesday Morning Round Up
8 years ago by Ultimate RugbyJohn Mitchell leaves Blue Bulls for England Former All Blacks coach John Mitchell will join England as their new defence coach as early as Sunday, according to Netwerk24. The RFU reportedly...
