Rugby's elite in talks over new ring-fenced world championship
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWorld Rugby’s proposed 12-team Nations Championship was abandoned in June, however, according to a report by Matt Hughes in the Dailymail, the major nations are keen to build on the...
Warren Gatland in the mix for All Blacks job on one condition
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyNew Zealand Rugby bosses have announced that a selection panel, which includes former World Cup-winning All Blacks coach Graham Henry, has been tasked with appointing the successor to Steven Hansen...
Wednesday Morning Round Up
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyA round up of all the morning headlines from today. Springboks humbled by superb support on their arrival in SA “Humbled and over-awed” – that was the reaction...
Joe Schmidt not in contention for All Blacks job
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFormer Ireland head coach Joe Schmidt won't be in the running to succeed Steve Hansen as All Blacks' head coach, New Zealand Rugby chairman Brent Impey revealed today. Schmidt...
Rugby League side Toronto Wolfpack target England centre Manu Tuilagi
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyEngland and Leicester Tigers centre Manu Tuilagi is the next high-profile rugby union star to be targeted by Toronto Wolfpack according to a report by Ross Heppenstall at the Telegraph. The...
Sonny Bill Williams signs mega-money deal to return to rugby league - report
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFormer All Blacks centre Sonny Bill Williams has reportedly agreed to the biggest contract in the history of both rugby union and league, accepting a $10-million deal to return to the 13-man code signing...
All Blacks launch recruitment process for Hansen replacement
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbySteve Hansen enjoyed a hugely successful spell in charge of New Zealand and the search for his replacement is under way. New Zealand Rugby (NZR) has announced the launch of its...
Beauden Barrett backs Foster for All Blacks job
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyBeauden Barrett would welcome the appointment of Ian Foster as head coach to provide "continuity" for New Zealand. Steve Hansen's trophy-laden reign came to an end after the All Blacks...
Ben Smith and the fend felt around the world
7 years ago by Rugby DumpAlthough it hasn't been confirmed, it's quite possible that somewhere Ben Smith is still fending Tomos Williams. Even though New Zealand went home third-best, the classy veteran back was able to put an...
Latest World Rankings: Springboks on top for the first time in almost a decade
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyRugby World Cup 2019 champions South Africa move to the top of the World Rugby Rankings for the first time in nearly 10 years. As South Africa's triumphant players prepare to arrive back...
