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England boss Jones would 'jump' at NRL call

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

A long-time league admirer, Eddie Jones admits he would love a crack at the NRL when he finishes with England next year.     England boss Eddie Jones says he would love to swap...

"I'd love Eddie to come back." - Wallaby attack coach

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Talk of Eddie Jones returning to Australia to take over the Wallabies ahead of the 2027 World Cup continues and the notion has found support within the current Wallabies ranks.    Australia’s...

Next Generation of Highlanders Confirmed

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

The Highlanders have signalled a strong focus on the future with the signing of five of their young stars on three-year Super Rugby contracts beginning in 2024. All players are recent graduates of or currently...

Eight TOP 14 transfers you may have missed

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

The 2022/23 season is fast approaching, and while some player movements are still to be finalised, some big transfers have flown under the radar.   We take a look at eight you may have...

Tonga qualify for World Cup after dismissing Hong Kong

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Tonga have secured their place at the 2023 Rugby World Cup after beating Asian champions Hong Kong.     The Tongans romped to a 44-22 win in the Asia/Pacific play-off on Saturday at Australia's...

Springboks welcome back Duane Vermeulen and Frans Steyn for Rugby Championship

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Two experienced Springboks with a total of 134 Test caps between them, Duane Vermeulen and Frans Steyn, have been recalled to the national squad for the home leg of the Castle Lager Rugby Championship,...

1, 999 caps: The most capped Test rugby XV of all time - by position

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Another international test window has come and gone.    A thrilling and historic July test window saw new additions to the test centurion club, and we take a look at what the most capped...

The Eight Players Who Have Scored 1 000 Test Points

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

In the series-deciding test match between New Zealand and Ireland, Jonathan Sexton joined an exclusive group of players who have scored 1000 points in test rugby.   We take a look at...

RANKED: The countries with the most test centurions

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

An elite group of 80 men's international players have reached the incredible milestone of 100 test caps.     Even some of the most talented players who have graced the rugby pitch...

Rob Kearney confident that Ireland won't make the same mistakes of 2019 World Cup

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Former Ireland Leinster fullback Rob Kearney is confident that Ireland will avoid another dip in form in the year of a Rugby World Cup.   Kearney was part of Joe Schmidt’s...