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Robertson will coach the All Blacks: Ronan O'Gara

7 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Crusaders assistant coach and Ireland legend Ronan O'Gara has endorsed Scott Robertson as the next All Blacks coach.      Scott Robertson will coach the All Blacks, it's just a case of...

The best Opta facts from Steve Hansen's All Black tenure

7 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

We look at the best Opta facts relating to Steve Hansen's hugely impressive stint in charge of New Zealand.           Steve Hansen has confirmed he will bring an...

Five contenders to be the next All Blacks coach

7 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Steve Hansen will be a hard act to follow, but Ian Foster could step up and Joe Schmidt will be well fancied to take over the All Blacks.           Joe Schmidt and Ian...

Highs and highs of Steve Hansen's All Blacks reign

7 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

With Steve Hansen announcing his intention to step down from the New Zealand job next year, we run through his career highlights.         Steve Hansen has announced...

Hansen to leave All Blacks after World Cup

7 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

New Zealand will be on the lookout for a new coach following next year's Rugby World Cup after Steve Hansen announced his planned departure.           Steve Hansen...

Ulster Field Unchanged Team For Scarlets Showdown

7 years ago by Irish Rugby News

Ulster head coach Dan McFarland has confirmed an unchanged matchday 23 for Friday night's Heineken Champions Cup round 4 encounter with the Scarlets at Kingspan Stadium (kick-off 7.45pm).

Academy Trio Included For Connacht's Return Match Against Perpignan

7 years ago by Irish Rugby News

Connacht head coach Andy Friend has named Academy players Conor Fitzgerald and Kieran Joyce in his starting line-up and Matthew Burke on the bench for the trip to Perpignan in the European Challenge Cup...

The Breakdown | England’s dilemma: undermine Jones or risk missing best next options

7 years ago by The Guardian

The RFU may distract from a World Cup year as the scramble for coaches sees the available talent snaffled upThe start of the World Cup is nine months away, but countries are already thinking about their...

Never say never - Schmidt not ruling out All Blacks role

7 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Ireland coach Joe Schmidt is set for some time away from coaching, but it may yet not be a permanent departure.       Joe Schmidt has confirmed his intention to step away...

Stockdale Wins BBC NI Sports Personality Of The Year Award

7 years ago by Irish Rugby News

Ulster and Ireland winger Jacob Stockdale has been chosen as the 2018 BBC Northern Ireland Sports Personality of the Year. The 22-year-old had a terrific calendar year, scoring eight tries in ten Tests...