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Watch: Rassie Erasmus' Rugby World Cup final half-time speech that inspired the Springboks to victory

6 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

The Springboks lead England 12-6 at half-time during the 2019 Rugby World Cup Final in Japan.   Here is what he and is assistants said in the change room at the break.    

Sir Clive Woodward slams Pacific Nations for backing Bill Beaumont and takes aim at 'shameful' behaviour of Six Nations

6 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Former World Cup-winning England coach Sir Clive Woodward has blasted nations for their handling of the World Rugby Chairman elections.   Woodward took exception to Fiji and Samoa for their...

Beaumont looks to the future after being re-elected as World Rugby chairman

6 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

After defeating Agustin Pichot in the first round of voting, Bill Beaumont will remain as the head of World Rugby for a further four years.     Bill Beaumont wants to deliver a "stronger,...

Japan set to become a Tier 1 Nation

6 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Japan are set to become a Tier One Nation according to a report by Japanese publication Nikkei.com.   According to the report by the Nikkei,  Bill Beaumont has made a promise to the Japan...

2021 British and Irish Lions tour faces axe

6 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

The British & Irish Lions' tour to South Africa next year could be in jeopardy with the tour possibly being postponed or even cancelled as the home unions - England, Ireland, Scotland and Wales - fight...

Lost youth: RFU face questions with up to 20% of academy talent at risk | Robert Kitson

6 years ago by The Guardian

Up to a fifth of the most promising teenagers may be overlooked or ignored while the pressure of being an academy player could be negatively impacting on exam resultsLeading age-group, academy and school...

Beaumont beats Pichot to World Rugby Chariman role

6 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Former England and British and Irish Lions player, Bill Beaumont, has been re-elected as Chairman of World Rugby after beating Agustin Pichot to the position following the voting process.   Beaumont,...

Bill Beaumont beats Agustín Pichot in battle for control of World Rugby

6 years ago by The Guardian

Beaumont re-elected chairman after winning vote 28-23‘I am honoured to accept the mandate to serve once again’Bill Beaumont has been re-elected as World Rugby’s chairman for another four years after...

WATCH: Highlights reel shows why Elliot Daly is so valued by Eddie Jones

6 years ago by Rugby Dump

Saracens utility back Elliot Daly has been a favourite on the wing for Eddie Jones’ England side in recent years, but his selection has often been debated by fans and pundits.

Burns Leaves Bath For Shokki Shuttles

6 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Former England fly-half Freddie Burns has put pen to paper for Japanses club Shokki Shuttles.   Burns, 29, has been capped five times for England and leaves Bath after 53 appearances. He has also...