Double injury blow for Ireland ahead of Wales clash
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyIreland’s forward duo of Caelan Doris and Quin Roux will not feature in Ireland’s opening Six Nations clash against Wales on Sunday. Instead, they have been sent back to...
England coach Mitchell signs contract extension
5 years ago by Sky Sports RugbyEngland defence coach John Mitchell has signed a contract extension that keeps him in his role until the end of the 2023 World Cup.
John Mitchell agrees new contract with England Rugby
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyEngland Rugby coach John Mitchell has signed a two-and-a-half-year contract extension. Mitchell joined Eddie Jones’ coaching staff in September 2018. "I’m...
IRFU dampen expectations of 2031 joint World Cup bid
5 years ago by Irish IndependentThe IRFU have dampened expectations that Ireland will put forward a joint bid with England, Scotland and Wales to host the 2031 Rugby World Cup.
Alastair Hignell knows more than most that memories are precious
5 years ago by The GuardianFormer England full-back is backing the Sporting Memories Foundation that helps those with dementia by talking about sport with themThe Six Nations approaches and, with it, the annual rip tide of memories....
Sutherland and Scotland aim to lift nation
5 years ago by Sky Sports RugbyRory Sutherland is hoping Scotland can “do a job” on England in their Six Nations opener at Twickenham.
IRFU considering joint bid for 2031 World Cup
5 years ago by Irish IndependentThe IRFU is considering whether to join forces with England, Wales and Scotland to launch a bid for the 2031 Rugby World Cup.
PLAYER SPOTLIGHT: Cornal Hendricks
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThere are many reasons why sport captures the imagination of the public but none do so more than your classic Cinderella story. The type of story that can inspire your everyday man. One that...
Bath bid farewell to Mercer, welcome Coetzee
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyTalented Bath number 8 Zach Mercer has confirmed that he will be trading the Premiership for the Top14 as he prepares to join up with Montpellier. The void left by Mercer will be filled by South...
150 years of the Calcutta Cup – the Scotland v England 1990 Grand Slam shootout
5 years ago by Rugby WorldThe 1990 Grand Slam duel was a match for the ages. Played to a toxic political backdrop, the story of Scotland's win is told in the classic book The Grudge, recently re-released Skirmish: England's Jeremy...
