Former Ospreys boss Steve Tandy joins Scotland as defence coach
6 years ago by Breaking News.ie : RugbyTandy replaces Australia-bound Matt Taylor and former France prop Pieter De Villiers joins as scrum coach on a short-term contract.
Two new appointments in the Scotland Coaching Team
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyScottish Rugby today announced two key appointments to the Scotland coaching team ahead of the 2020 Guinness Six Nations. Steve Tandy – who was Ospreys Head Coach...
Reader's Fullback of the Year
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAs the year draws to a close we take a look back at the year that was and have nominated four players from each position for your team of the year. We have included players based on their club...
Reader's Right Wing of the Year
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAs the year draws to a close we take a look back at the year that was and have nominated four players from each position for your team of the year. We have included players based on their club...
Henry Slade facing spell out with ankle problem
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyEngland and Exeter Chiefs centre Henry Slade faces a lengthy spell on the sidelines after injuring both his ankles playing for club side Exeter Chiefs in the Premiership last weekend. The 26-year-old...
Reader's Scrumhalf of the Year
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAs the year draws to a close we take a look back at the year that was and have nominated four players from each position for your team of the year. We have included players based on their club...
Former Scotland captain Greig Laidlaw calls time on international career
6 years ago by Rugby DumpGreig Laidlaw has announced his retirement from international rugby today following a nine-year career, becoming the third Scottish player to hang up his boots this year. The scrum-half, who plays for...
Greg Laidlaw calls time on his test career
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyGreig Laidlaw – who captained Scotland more than any other player (39 of his 76 appearances) and is the country’s second all-time points scorer (714) – today brought an end to a...
The Breakdown | Leicester Tigers are like Arsenal – stuck in the past desperate for reinvention
6 years ago by The GuardianResources and reputation mean little at the end of the decade in rugby union – no one is too big to fail“Our story is not an imaginary adventure.” They are the concluding words in a short history...
Eddie Jones' future post 2021 unclear
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Rugby Football Union will not rush extend Eddie Jones' contract past its current expiration of 2021. Jones guided England to the World Cup final in November and with his contract up before...
