Saracens to appeal against 35-point deduction and £5.36million fine
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbySaracens will appeal against what they described as "heavy-handed sanctions", insisting they are not guilty of any wrongdoing. Saracens will launch an appeal after the club were...
All Blacks launch recruitment process for Hansen replacement
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbySteve Hansen enjoyed a hugely successful spell in charge of New Zealand and the search for his replacement is under way. New Zealand Rugby (NZR) has announced the launch of its...
Saracens salary-cap breach stamps an asterisk on a great club and the game | Robert Kitson
7 years ago by The GuardianEnglish rugby’s dominant club have blazed a trail across Europe and nurtured England internationals but was it all above board?How absolutely typical of rugby union. One minute the country is cheering...
Springboks World Cup winners in Jones' Barbarians squad
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyEddie Jones will coach a Barbarians side including four of South Africa's Rugby World Cup winners against Fiji just two weeks after they beat his England side in the Rugby World Cup final. Makazole...
Beauden Barrett backs Foster for All Blacks job
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyBeauden Barrett would welcome the appointment of Ian Foster as head coach to provide "continuity" for New Zealand. Steve Hansen's trophy-laden reign came to an end after the All Blacks...
John Quill announces international retirement
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyUSA flanker John Quill has announced his retirement from international duty following two Rugby World Cup tournaments. The 29-year-old earned 37 test caps for the USA, scoring five...
The Rumour Mill
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe end of the Rugby World Cup usually sees a lot of player and coach movement and 2019 is no different with a number of rumours breaking throughout the day today. We recap some of the...
World Cup winning centre signs for Munster - report
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWorld Cup winning centre, Damian de Allende is set to join Munster ahead of the 2020/21 season according to a report by Gerry Thornley at the Irish Times. De Allende started...
Latest World Rankings: Springboks on top for the first time in almost a decade
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyRugby World Cup 2019 champions South Africa move to the top of the World Rugby Rankings for the first time in nearly 10 years. As South Africa's triumphant players prepare to arrive back...
No Springboks feature in Opta's World Cup Team of the Tournament
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThere were four All Blacks and as many Japan players in the Opta team of the Rugby World Cup, but no world champions. South Africa were crowned champions of the world...
