Another round of “SA v Wales” in the Vodacom URC
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe weekend’s exciting Vodacom United Rugby Championship ninth round action once more will see all four South African sides hosting Welsh opposition, starting with Friday evening’s clash in...
'Look at Mourinho, Pochettino, Wenger' – Ugo Monye questions if Eddie Jones has reached end of the line with England
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyEddie Jones has lost the support of England's fans and may be an example of a world-class coach who has stayed too long in his job, like Arsene Wenger and Jose Mourinho. That is the verdict of...
Siwan Lillicrap retires from international rugby
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbySiwan Lillicrap has announced her retirement from international rugby. The 51-times-capped back five player has been Wales Women squad captain since November 2019 and played a huge...
URC the perfect breeding ground for NextGen Springboks
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyOne of the significant features to come out of the Springboks’ Autumn Nations Series this month – and the November international series in general – was how it underlined the role played...
Rugby World Cup 2023: Seven matches you should get excited about
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyIn less than 10 months’ time, the wait for Rugby World Cup 2023 will come to an end as France take on New Zealand in an opening match that has all the ingredients to be a classic. While...
One final twist in World Rugby Men’s Rankings
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAs the Autumn Nations Series comes to a close, Australia climb the rankings after a dramatic 39-34 win over Wales while South Africa fall just short of taking third place off New Zealand following a 27-13...
Woodward calls for Jones dismissal if England lose Six Nations opener against Scotland
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyEddie Jones should be sacked as England head coach if his side fail to beat Scotland in next year's Six Nations opener, says former boss Clive Woodward. The Australian oversaw a 27-13 defeat to...
Gregor Townsend and Jamie Ritchie pay tribute to Doddie Weir
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyScotland Head Coach Gregor Townsend has paid tribute to former teammate, Doddie Weir, who has died after a six-year battle with motor neuron disease. Weir was a real character of the Scottish...
England results 'not where we expect them to be', says RFU
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyEngland's results this year are "not where we expect them to be", the Rugby Football Union (RFU) has accepted, as questions continue to be asked of Eddie Jones' future as head coach. The Red Rose...
Argentina international Ignacio Ruiz joins London Irish
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyLondon Irish can today confirm the signing of Argentina international Ignacio Ruiz. The 21-year-old hooker joins up with the Exiles with immediate effect, adding to Irish’s already plentiful...
