England's Captaincy Options Ahead of RWC 2019
8 years ago by Ultimate RugbyEddie Jones has a massive decision to make over the summer, as he hinted at a permanent change to the England captaincy last week. We look at some of his options for the role and give some pros and cons...
Ben Curry & Marcus Smith Headline England World Rugby U20 Championship Squad
8 years ago by Ultimate RugbyEngland U20s head coach Steve Bates has named his 28-man squad for the World Rugby U20 Championship (30 May – 17 June). The squad includes eight players who were involved at last year’s tournament...
WATCH: Jono Gibbes Post-Game Interview Regarding La Rochelle Link
8 years ago by Ultimate RugbyIn his final game in charge of Ulster at the Kingspan Stadium, outgoing head coach Jono Gibbes secured top-flight European rugby for the Irish province next season as they comfortably defeated Ospreys...
Super Rugby Team of the Week - Round 14
8 years ago by Ultimate RugbyRound 14 of Super Rugby saw the Jaguares win their 5th consecutive game, the Waratahs claimed their first victory over New Zealand opposition in 40 games and the Sunwolves claimed back-to-back...
Six New Caps in Tonga Squad
8 years ago by Ultimate RugbySix new caps have been named in the 'Ikale Tahi rugby team to take part in next month's Pacific Nations Cup. Former Highlanders looseforward and captain Nasi Manu adds depth to the loose forwards,...
HIGHLIGHTS: Super Rugby Round 14: Sharks v Chiefs
8 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Sharks made it three wins out of four against New Zealand opposition as they edged the Chiefs 28-24 in round 14 of Super rugby. The Sharks opened the scoring with an early penalty and...
Chris Ashton named in Barbarians squad to face England at Twickenham
8 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFormer England international wing Chris Ashton has been named in Pat Lam's Barbarians squad to face England in the Quilter Cup clash at Twickenham next Sunday. The try scoring machine proved to be an...
Tevita Nabura sees red for shocking flying kick to Cam Clark's face
8 years ago by Rugby DumpHighlanders winger Tevita Nabura was sent off fairly early against the Waratahs on Saturday night for this crazy act of foul play. As it turns out, it's still illegal to kick opposing players in the face...
Super Rugby race 'wide open' after Tahs break New Zealand hoodoo
8 years ago by The GuardianNSW snap New Zealand’s 40-match Australian winning streakSunwolves with second upset while Reds just shortHighlanders coach Aaron Mauger has declared the 2018 Super Rugby title race wide open after watching...
Jake Ashby Signs for Cornish Pirates
8 years ago by Cornish PiratesNew Zealand-born scrum-half Jake Ashby is the latest player to have signed a one- year contract with the Cornish Pirates. Aged 26, he joins from playing for Bury St. Edmunds in National Two South. Cornish...
