Thursday Morning Round Up
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyA round-up of the top stories doing the rounds this morning. Ian Foster confirms all but one of his coaching team All Blacks Head Coach Ian Foster has today confirmed the bulk of his...
World Rugby release a 16-man shortlist for fans' player of the decade
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWorld Rugby has launched a vote to decide the fan's player of the decade with 16-man shortlist confirmed. Jonathan Sexton is the only Irishman to make the cut with the All Blacks accounting for seven...
Cory Jane lands Super Rugby role as Jason Holland is promoted
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyJason Holland has been promoted to Hurricanes head coach after John Plumtree’s elevation to the All Blacks coaching team. Holland, who has been a successful and widely respected assistant...
Rob Howley says sorry for betting on rugby while he 'battled demons'
6 years ago by The GuardianFormer Wales attack coach is banned from rugby until June 2020Howley reveals struggles in dealing with his sister’s tragic deathRob Howley has apologised for breaching rugby union’s betting rules as...
Springboks dominate nominations for SA Rugby Awards 2019
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Springboks’ successful 2019 season is reflected by the nominations in a number of the main categories in the annual SA Rugby Awards, with World Player of the Year Pieter-Steph du Toit and fellow...
Rob Howley banned from rugby for 18 months after placing bets on Wales
6 years ago by The GuardianHowley used WRU mobile and email to place online betsBan relates to 363 bets over 45 months – some on Wales teamAttack coach can return on 16 June with half of ban suspendedRob Howley, the former Wales...
Tommy Seymour announces international retirement
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyScotland and British & Irish Lions wing Tommy Seymour today announced his decision to call time on his international rugby career. The nation's fourth-top try-scorer crossed the paint 20 times...
O'Flaherty named Premiership Player of the Month for November
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyExeter Chiefs wing Tom O’Flaherty was today named Premiership Rugby Player of the Month for November 2019. Your #GallagherPrem player of November 👉 Tom O'Flaherty 🌟Beating out some...
'Should of been Scott Robertson' - Fans and media react to Ian Foster's appointment as the new All Blacks head coach
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyIan Foster's appointment as the new All Blacks head coach hasn't been a popular pick in New Zealand with a number of fans reacting negatively to the announcement on Wednesday. 54-year-old...
Thursday Morning Round Up
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyRound-Up of the news and headlines doing the rounds across the Rugby World. Leicester Tigers set to hold onto England ace George Ford is set to agree a new deal with...
