World Rugby Women's Rankings preview: 3-4 November, 2023
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWorld Rugby has published the permutations for the final round of matches in WXV 1 in New Zealand. Permutation highlights: England will be crowned the inaugural WXV 1 champions if they avoid defeat...
WXV 1: England in box-seat ahead of final weekend
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAhead of the highly anticipated denouement to the top level of WXV, we take a look at the permutations facing each of the six teams. England head into the final weekend of WXV 1 2023 four...
IRFU Announce David Humphreys As New Performance Director
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe IRFU today is pleased to announce that former Ireland international David Humphreys has been appointed to the role of Performance Director, succeeding David Nucifora who has made the decision to depart...
Leigh Halfpenny says final Wales appearance will be ‘pretty special’
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe 34-year-old is expected to continue his career in Japan. Leigh Halfpenny expects a “pretty special” Wales send-off on Saturday while hoping to continue playing for another two seasons. Halfpenny...
'Everyone's a candidate': Rugby Australia would consider Foster for Wallabies
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyRugby Australia is prepared to canvas a variety of options as they search for a new Wallabies coach, with chief executive Phil Waugh indicating the governing body would happily speak with outgoing...
Warren Gatland says it's time to step back from the Lions and he wants Andy Farrell to be his successor
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAs a New Zealander, the British and Irish Lions have always held a special place in my heart. As a player it was one of my career highlights to face them during their tour of New Zealand in 1993 for Waikato....
On this day in 2011: Graham Henry steps down as New Zealand coach
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe announcement came eight days after the All Blacks lifted the Webb Ellis Cup on home soil. World Cup-winning coach Graham Henry stepped down from his role in charge of New Zealand on this day in 2011. The...
Rugby Australia accepts Eddie Jones’ resignation as head coach
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyJones will officially depart the position on November 25. Rugby Australia has accepted the resignation of head coach Eddie Jones following the Wallabies’ failure to reach the knockout stages of...
‘I’ve had no job offer’ insists departing Australia coach Eddie Jones
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyRugby Australia chief executive Phil Waugh says they have reached a ‘sensible’ agreement after accepting Jones’ resignation. Eddie Jones said he wanted to continue as head coach of Australia...
TITLE-WINNING SCOTLAND RECEIVE BOOST IN WORLD RUGBY WOMEN’S RANKINGS
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWXV 2 and WXV 3 came to a dramatic conclusion at the weekend with Scotland and Ireland taking their respective titles by the narrowest of margins, while there was a shock in WXV 1 as Australia defeated...
