Nick Easter joins Newcastle Falcons as defence coach
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyNick Easter will be Newcastle Falcons’ defence coach following the club’s promotion back into the Premiership - the former England No 8 returning to his homeland after a successful spell coaching...
Elliott Obatoyinbo signs new Saracens contract
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbySaracens have confirmed that Elliott Obatoyinbo has committed his future to the club until 2022. The 21-year-old has signed a new two-year contract and will graduate from the Senior Academy into...
The Breakdown | Plan to speed up rugby union just part of massive overhaul needed
6 years ago by The GuardianIn addition to changes involving scrums and the tackle area, a younger audience must be attracted if the game is to thriveWould the outcome of last year’s World Cup have been different had teams been...
Andy Christie signs new Saracens deal
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbySaracens have announced that Andy Christie has signed a new two-year contract with the club. The young back rower will remain at Allianz Park until at least 2022 and will graduate from the Senior...
The New Look Tigers: How Leicester could line up when the Premiership returns
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAn influx and exodus of talent at Welford Road will see a very different looking side turn out for the Tigers once the Premiership resumes on Friday 14 August. The Tigers' first tasks...
6 Things You May Not Have Known About Eddie Jones
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyEddie Jones has risen as arguably the best and most revered coaches of the modern era. Having grown up in the working-class community of South-Eastern Sydney, Jones developed a colourful character with...
PRO14’s Ultimate XV
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyOver the past few weeks, the Pro14 has been compiling a list of their Ultimate XV from the last 13 seasons as voted for by the fans, with two players going head-to-head and a winner being announced each...
SA Rugby public mourns the passing of as respected Xhosa commentator and former player Kaunda Ntunja dies
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyRespected South African rugby commentator and broadcaster Kaunda Ntunja has died at the age of 38. An award-winning rugby commentator, Ntunja became the first black African to captain SA...
Los Puma Juan Pablo Socino joins Saracens
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbySaracens have announced the signing of experienced Argentinian Juan Pablo Socino. The 32-year-old was most recently with Club de Rugby El Salvador and has signed a one-year contract at Allianz...
Eddie Jones: rugby union needs to speed up or 'we will end up like NFL'
6 years ago by The GuardianEngland head coach says fatigue no longer a factor in gamesJones wants less replacements and quicker on-field decisionsEddie Jones wants the number of replacements cut, referees to make decisions faster...
