Leicester Tigers Sign Cheetahs Back Rower
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyLeicester Tigers have signed South African back-rower Jasper Wiese. The back-rower, who most recently was playing for the Cheetahs in the Pro14, was born in Upington in the Northern Cape of South...
Nick Easter joins Newcastle Falcons as defence coach
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyNick Easter will be Newcastle Falcons’ defence coach following the club’s promotion back into the Premiership - the former England No 8 returning to his homeland after a successful spell coaching...
The Breakdown | Plan to speed up rugby union just part of massive overhaul needed
6 years ago by The GuardianIn addition to changes involving scrums and the tackle area, a younger audience must be attracted if the game is to thriveWould the outcome of last year’s World Cup have been different had teams been...
Rugby Australia in mourning following the passing of Jim Brown
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Australian Rugby community is mourning the loss of former Test Wallaby, Jim Brown who passed away last Tuesday. A tough, robust and aggressive hooker, Brown earnt a reputation as a tireless...
Andy Christie signs new Saracens deal
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbySaracens have announced that Andy Christie has signed a new two-year contract with the club. The young back rower will remain at Allianz Park until at least 2022 and will graduate from the Senior...
PRO14 Restart Fixtures & Kick-Off Times Confirmed
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe PRO14 have confirmed the fixtures and kick off times for the return of the PRO14 from 21 August. The abbreviated schedule will see the 2019/20 PRO14 regular season run to 15 rounds followed by Semi-finals...
Most Test Tries XV | McCaw, O'Driscoll and more!
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWe take a look at the top try scorers in test rugby by putting together a XV of players who crossed the whitewash the most times during their careers. New Zealand,...
The New Look Tigers: How Leicester could line up when the Premiership returns
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAn influx and exodus of talent at Welford Road will see a very different looking side turn out for the Tigers once the Premiership resumes on Friday 14 August. The Tigers' first tasks...
REPORT: Gloucester Target Springbok Coach
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyGloucester are moving closer to completing their coaching staff under George Skivington and have turned to World Cup-winning coach Felix Jones to fill the defence coach vacancy according to The...
World Champions confirm that in 2020 it's either the Rugby Championship or an overseas tour
6 years ago by Rugby DumpSouth Africa will either play in the Rugby Championship in New Zealand later this year or embark on a tour to Europe, but officials say they won't have space on the calendar for both.
