Former Springbok Assistant set to land test role
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Georgian national team are on the hunt for new head coach and their newest partnership with South African Rugby could produce Milton Haig's replacement. In December last year, Georgia...
Former Wallabies captain joins Junior Wallabies coaching staff
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFormer Wallabies Captain, Ben Mowen has been confirmed as the latest addition to the Junior Wallabies program for 2020. A highly accomplished player with 98 Super Rugby appearances and 96...
James Hook to retire at the end of season
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyOspreys and Wales back James Hook has confirmed that he will retire from rugby at the end of the season. The 34-year-old revealed the news on his Twitter and Instagram, saying: "Hey...
Jamie Roberts on his way to Cape Town?
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyBath centre and decorated veteran of professional rugby, Jamie Roberts, has reportedly signed a deal with Cape Town-based Super Rugby side the Stormers ahead of the 2020 season. https://t.co/dnHk0YAyOR —...
Test Stars To Light Up Japan's Top League In 2020
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Japanese Top League kicks off this weekend with a number of test stars of the past and present set to light up the competition in 2020. With the Champions Cup returning this weekend with the...
Gloucester's Welsh flyer approached by Eddie Jones - reports
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyEngland Head Coach Eddie Jones is trying to tempt Wales under-18 winger Louis Rees-Zammit to play for England, according to the Rugby Paper. The teenager has made a massive impact at Gloucester...
Body fat recordings and mood scores: has technology gone too far in rugby? | Paul Rees
6 years ago by The GuardianA research project has found that professional rugby union players are being so closely monitored they are starting to think more about their own results than those of the teamThis year marks the 25th...
Wales full-back Liam Williams to leave Saracens and rejoin Scarlets
6 years ago by The GuardianWilliams confirms Scarlets switch at end of the season‘The opportunity to return home was too good to turn down’ Wales and British and Irish Lions full-back Liam Williams is to rejoin the Scarlets...
Scarlets secure Liam Williams signiture
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWales full-back Liam Williams has signed a £400,000 deal with Scarlets and will return to the region after leaving it for London in 2017, confirms walesonline. It is understood...
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...
