The Breakdown | Eddie Jones' tactical rethink plants Owen Farrell at heart of power game
7 years ago by The GuardianCo-captain is blossoming at fly-half and embodies an England side that will go into Six Nations with a taste for winning uglyGraham Henry used to complain when he was in charge of Wales that rugby there...
Crockett to skipper Barbarians against Pumas
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThere's a South African flavour to the Barbarians XV to face Argentina, with ex-New Zealand prop Wyatt Crockett named as captain. Prop Wyatt Crockett...
Nowell set for eight-week lay-off with hamstring tear
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyJack Nowell left the England camp with an injury last week and Exeter Chiefs have confirmed he suffered a torn hamstring. England winger Jack Nowell...
CVC cash may put Premiership clubs on trail of Racing 92 target Kieran Read
7 years ago by The Guardian• Reports in France say English clubs want New Zealand captain• Paris club were confident of securing Read after World CupRacing 92’s bid to sign the New Zealand captain Kieran Read after next year’s...
Rugby union power rankings: Ireland overtake New Zealand to be top dogs
7 years ago by The GuardianOur ratings show Ireland are in pole position and New Zealand have slipped back, while Wales and England have made good progress and South Africa and Australia have much work to doSteve Hansen knew what...
Munster’s Chris Farrell backs plan for life after Joe Schmidt
7 years ago by Breaking News.ie : RugbyMunster and Ireland centre Chris Farrell would have regarded the departure of Joe Schmidt as Ireland coach as a disaster for the game in this country — were it not for the fact that the New Zealander...
Top 5 fly halves right now
7 years ago by Ultimate Rugby5. Aaron Cruden All though he's not plying his trade in an All Blacks jersey anymore, Cruden has been outstanding in the Top 14 for Montpellier. The former Junior Rugby...
Beating the All Blacks and dashing England's dreams - Schmidt's best moments as Ireland coach
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyJoe Schmidt will leave his role as Ireland head coach after the 2019 Rugby World Cup and we look at his best moments in charge. There will undoubtedly be a sadness...
Ultimate Rugby's Test Team Of The Year
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWith test rugby going on a break until next year we look back at the year that was in 2018 and pick our team of the year. Ireland are understandably well represented while there are a few surprises...
Rob Kearney: Joe Schmidt will want to leave Ireland with lasting legacy
7 years ago by Breaking News.ie : RugbyThe New Zealander will step down as head coach after next year’s World Cup.
