The Favourite To Lead The British and Irish Lions In 2021
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyBookmakers have revealed their favourite to captain the Lions 2021 on their tour to South Africa. Alun-Wyn Jones is a traditional favourite of Warren Gatland having handed Jones the...
Cheslin Kolbe came through so much – Van Niekerk reflects on Springboks' 'amazing' Rugby World Cup triumph
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Rugby World Cup was a spark to encourage Wayde van Niekerk to achieve "great things" on behalf of South Africa. Wayde van Niekerk says it was "an amazing inspiration" to see South Africa win the Rugby...
Highs and Lows: Eddie Jones' England coaching tenure
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWe take a look at the best and worst moments of Eddie Jones' England tenure following his contract extension. Eddie Jones has the best win ratio of any England coach, but the biggest...
Eddie Jones's Most Memorable, Ridiculous and Controversial Quotes As England Coach
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyEddie Jones has made some unforgettable comments during his time as England coach. We look at the most memorable ones. With Eddie Jones having extended his contract until the end of...
World unions will unite to help Australia
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyRugby Australia has stood down 75 per cent of its workforce for three months, with Bill Sweeney saying boards are trying to help. Rugby Football Union (RFU) chief executive Bill Sweeney...
Eddie Jones' England reign in numbers as coach signs new deal
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyUsing Stats Perform data, we take a look at Eddie Jones' England tenure after he agreed a contract extension. Eddie Jones will look to enhance his legacy with England over the next four years after...
Sexton's captaincy could come under review
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyIreland captain Johnny Sexton believes his position as the side's captain could be reviewed following the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. Sexton took over the captaincy from Rory Best...
When Namibia Stunned Ireland
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyOne of the most startling results in rugby history happened in July 20, 1991 at S.W. Stadium in Windhoek when a young Namibian international team recorded a 15 - 6 victory against the...
IRFU Club Continuity Fund Details Confirmed
6 years ago by Irish Rugby NewsThe 2019/20 domestic rugby season was formally concluded on March 19th, 2020 on the grounds of public safety, due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The IRFU acknowledges that this situation has placed some clubs...
QUIZ: Can You List The Current Top 20 Test Teams In Order Of Their Ranking?
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe World Rugby Rankings are updated on the Monday after each test weekend. The ranking system was introduced the month before the 2003 Rugby World Cup, with the first new rankings issued on 8 September...
