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Jono Gibbes and Clermont to part ways

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

ASM Clermont Auvergne club president, Jean-Michel Guillon, has shown head coach Jono Gibbes the door.   Clermont’s form of late has not impressed Guillon who appears to feel that the road...

Rugby Australia announces change to Head Coach position

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Rugby Australia has signed Eddie Jones to be the Head Coach of the Wallabies, as well as overseeing the Wallaroos, on a long-term deal until 2027.Jones previously coached the Wallabies from 2001 to 2005,...

Match Report: Stormers see off 13-man London Irish

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Stomers secured their second win in Heineken Champions Cup Pool B as they cruised to a 0-0 victory at 13-man London Irish on Sunday.   The South African outfit made it back-to-back victories...

Match Report: Halfpenny penalty secures Scarlets’ Round of 16 berth

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

A 64th minute Leigh Halfpenny penalty was the deciding factor as Scarlets secured a 20-17 victory over Toyota Cheetahs in Pool B of the EPCR Challenge Cup on Friday night – earning a place in the...

Match Report: Lions punished for ill discipline

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Challenge Cup Pool B high-flyers Emirates Lions were made to pay for their lack of discipline in the second half of their Round 3 tie at Stade Jean Bouin on Saturday, when Stade Français Paris...

Match Report: Sharks crush Bordeaux to seal qualification

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Sharks booked their place in the Heineken Champions Cup Round of 16 with a commanding 32-3 victory over Union Bordeaux-Bègles Bordeaux in Durban on Saturday.   The South African side’s...

Match Report: Bulls in statement win over Exeter

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Bulls recorded their second win in the Heineken Champions Cup as they powered to a 39-28 victory over 14-man Exeter Chiefs in Pretoria on Saturday.   The South African outfit avenged their...

Halfpenny penalty secures Scarlets’ Round of 16 berth

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

A 64th minute Leigh Halfpenny penalty was the deciding factor as Scarlets secured a 20-17 victory over Toyota Cheetahs in Pool B of the EPCR Challenge Cup on Friday night – earning a place in the...

Irish confirm side to host DHL Stormers

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Declan Kidney has named the squad that are set to welcome DHL Stormers to the Gtech Community Stadium on Sunday in Round 3 of the Heineken Champions Cup (1pm kick-off).   Will Goodrick-Clarke, Mike...

Harlequins: Marcus Smith returns to the starting XV

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

A host of senior players return to fitness as Harlequins’ Men’s coaches have `bolstered the matchday 23 to face Racing 92 this weekend with five players returning to the matchday squad. Amongst...