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John Mitchell leaves Blue Bulls for England

8 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Former All Blacks coach John Mitchell will join England as their new defence coach as early as Sunday, according to Netwerk24.   The Afrikaans publication reports that the Bulls and...

Springboks climb to fifth in latest World Rugby rankings

8 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

South Africa's win over New Zealand in Wellington moving them up two places in the World Rugby Rankings to fifth, while Australia drop to an all-time low of seventh after losing to...

RFU to award 15s contracts for England Women

8 years ago by England Rugby

The Rugby Football Union is to introduce women’s full-time 15s contracts this season underlining its commitment to the long-term growth of women’s rugby.   There will be 28 full-time...

RFU to re-introduce full-time contracts for England women's team

8 years ago by The Guardian

Total of 28 contracts will be available for the 15s sideSteve Brown: ‘We are at a tipping point for women’s rugby’The Rugby Football Union (RFU) has announced that it will re-introduce full-time...

Joe Cokanasiga has the X-factor of an England star

8 years ago by Daily Mail - Sir Clive Woodward Column

SIR CLIVE WOODWARD: With the England squad announcement later this week, we witnessed one of the best Tests I’ve seen in a long time when South Africa beat the All Blacks. ,

Joe Cokanasiga has the X-factor of an England star

8 years ago by Daily Mail - Sir Clive Woodward Column

SIR CLIVE WOODWARD: With the England squad announcement later this week, we witnessed one of the best Tests I’ve seen in a long time when South Africa beat the All Blacks. ,

Five uncapped Ireland players to include in November Interationals

8 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Will Addison - Ulster Rugby The former Sale Sharks leader has already been included in Joe Schmidt's Ireland plans, joining the squad in Sydney over the summer and most recently in Carton House before...

Sunday Top Performers

8 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

We take a look at some of the standout performers from today's action in the 4 matches across the three European competitions.   Victor Vito - La Rochelle Another standout performance from the...

Bath resist late Quins pressure after rising star Joe Cokanasiga runs riot

8 years ago by The Guardian

• Harlequins 32-37 Bath• Cokanasiga and Zach Mercer impress with two tries eachIf the recruitment of England’s defence coach as supremo was meant to transform Harlequins’ fortunes, there was little...

Billy Vunipola has learned to put his ego aside when battling injury

8 years ago by Breaking News.ie : Rugby

The England and Saracens number eight is set to make the first start of his latest comeback on Saturday.