On this day in 2015: Eddie Jones appointed England’s first overseas head coach
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Australian succeeded Stuart Lancaster following England’s woeful Rugby World Cup campaign. Eddie Jones was announced as England’s first ever overseas rugby union head coach on this day...
4 memorable encounters between England and Fiji ahead of World Cup quarter-final
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyEngland endured one of the darkest days in their history when they lost to Fiji for the first time ever in August. England and Fiji will meet for only the ninth time when they clash in Sunday’s...
On this day in 2015: Sorry England make World Cup history with group-stage exit
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyEngland became the first host nation to be knocked out of the Rugby World Cup at the group stage after losing 33-13 to Australia on this day in 2015. Stuart Lancaster’s side had gone into the tournament...
England understand consequences of stepping out of line at World Cup – Dan Cole
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyDan Cole insists England’s players understand the damaging consequences of stepping out of line while seeking to escape World Cup cabin fever. Cole will appear in his fourth tournament when...
Dan Cole: England understand consequences of stepping out of line at World Cup
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyDan Cole insists England’s players understand the damaging consequences of stepping out of line while seeking to escape World Cup cabin fever. Cole will appear in his fourth tournament when he lines...
French Top 14 Round Up
2 years ago by Larissa FallsOyonnax 21 – 27 ToulouseDespite an Oyonnax fight-back, Toulouse held firm to pull off a 21-27 away win and secure their first back-to-back victory of the season. 12 points from the boot of Billy...
Demba Bamba signs with Racing 92
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFrance prop, Demba Bamba will join Racing 92 from Lyon next season. The Paris-based Top 14 club announced on Wednesday that Bamba will be joining his French teammates Ibrahim Diallo,...
Top 14 Round 1 Round-Up
2 years ago by Larrissa FallsBayonne v Toulouse FT = Bayonne 26-7 ToulouseBayonne gave their sold-out crowd something to celebrate after dispatching last seasons Premiers, Toulouse, at home. Despite the visitors being without all...
RWC2015 Throwback: England will not beat Australia - Lewis Moody
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFormer Rugby World Cup winner Lewis Moody has declared England are not "good enough to beat Australia" in their must-win Pool A clash. Having lost to Wales on Saturday, hosts England face Australia -...
Doris and Murphy named Ireland Players of the Year
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAt the Leinster Rugby Awards Ball yesterday evening, at the Clayton Burlington Hotel, Caelan Doris and Jenny Murphy, were the big winners as they took home the Ireland Men and Women’s Players of...
